Optometrist - Full Time - Private Practice - Alamosa, CO (Alamosa, Co)

Eyes On Eyecare

Alamosa (CO)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holiday

CE Reimbursement

OD License Reimbursement

401(k) with Match

Malpractice Insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

A local eye care practice in Alamosa, CO, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and build strong patient relationships. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, and educating patients on eye health. The practice offers a competitive salary along with benefits like PTO, 401(k), and insurance coverage. Interested candidates should apply directly through the practice.

Qualifications

Valid state license to practice optometry.
Willingness to build long-term patient relationships.
Ability to provide comprehensive eye care.

Responsibilities

Conduct eye exams and perform vision tests.
Establish long-term patient relationships through proper care.
Prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and medications.
Communicate effectively with opticians and salespeople.
Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
Provide pre/post‑operative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
Communicate with the opticians & other salespeople for recommendations on the best possible lenses

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Job description

Optometrist - Full Time - Private Practice - Alamosa, CO

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Alamosa, CO

About The Practice

We are a rapidly growing community of wholly-owned Optical Retail shops that practice Full-Scope Optometry adjacent to a well‑run Dispensary. We are building a collection of top small local Optical Retail businesses. The core purpose that unifies all of our Doctors and Associates is to improve the health of our community by helping our neighbors see better and look their best, one patient at a time. We are assembling an all‑star team of experienced industry professionals to help build the best place to work, shop, invest, and have an outstanding patient experience.

About The Optometrist Position

The optometrist will conduct eye exams and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. We are seeking someone who will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and educating patients on eye care. As a member on our team, putting patients first is essential to providing the best experience we can. Our ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, collaborative, focused, adaptable, accountable, and resilient. As an optometrist in our practice, you will be expected to:

Establish long‑term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
Perform a verbal interview with the patient prior to exam to determine health & ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visit, and visual wants and needs
Instruct, recommend & advise patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease
Perform vision tests and analyze results
Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
Provide pre/post‑operative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
Communicate with the opticians & other salespeople for recommendations on the best possible lenses

Compensation & Benefits

We reward our doctors well and will provide a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as benefits including: