Optometrist — Elevate Eyecare & Build Patient Loyalty

AEG Vision; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Benefits applicable to full Time Emplo

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a licensed optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes practicing to full license capacity and supporting practice growth through patient relationships and education on eye care.

Responsibilities include vision testing, diagnosing refractive errors, prescribing eyewear and medications, and providing pre-/postoperative care as needed. Strong patient communication is essential for successful care delivery.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams
• Establish long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
• Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
• Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined
• clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient education

Communication with staff

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

State boards passed

Job description

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a licensed optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes practicing to full license capacity and supporting practice growth through patient relationships and education on eye care.

Responsibilities include vision testing, diagnosing refractive errors, prescribing eyewear and medications, and providing pre-/postoperative care as needed. Strong patient communication is essential for successful care delivery.