Optometrist: Flexible Schedule & Sign-On Relocation

San Joaquin Optometric Society; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with match

FSA

Gym discounts

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, CA is seeking an Optometrist to deliver high-quality eye care in a community health clinic. You will perform exams, diagnose vision issues, prescribe treatments, and support urgent care needs as part of our Medical Staff.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, patient education, and participation in staff meetings and committee activities within a supportive team. The position offers a solid salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance, and a

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited optometry program with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Current California optometry license.
• Certified BLS/CPR through AHA or ARC.
• Residency training with board eligibility or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients with vision issues and eye diseases.
• Prescribe, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Detect and non-surgically treat eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
• Provide diabetic eye care including retinal screening.
• Treat acute eye conditions such as infections and corneal abrasions.
• Direct staff and assist in development of the overall practice.
• Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comply with GVHC policies, clinical protocols and practice principles.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and peer review, including the Staff Performance Audit Committee.
• Attend General Medical Staff meetings and other committee activities.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

CA Optometry License

BLS CPR (AHA/ARC)

Residency training with Board eligibility

Job description

Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, CA is seeking an Optometrist to deliver high-quality eye care in a community health clinic. You will perform exams, diagnose vision issues, prescribe treatments, and support urgent care needs as part of our Medical Staff.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, patient education, and participation in staff meetings and committee activities within a supportive team. The position offers a solid salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance, and a