Optometrist- Full-Time- Private Practice- Owensboro, KY (Owensboro, KY)

Eyes On Eyecare; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyes On Eyecare in Owensboro, KY is seeking a full-time optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams and practice to the full extent of your license. You will establish long-term patient relationships, educate patients on eye care, and partner with our opticians and staff to deliver outstanding service.

A valid KY OD license and strong communication skills are required; compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience within a growing private-practice setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
• Valid KY state license to practice optometry.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Eye exams
• Establish long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Perform verbal interview with patient prior to exam to determine health & ocular history, issues and needs
• Instruct, recommend & advise patients as to 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
• Provide pre/post-operative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
• Communicate with the opticians & other salespeople for recommendations on the best possible lenses

Skills

Eye exams

Patient relationships

Verbal interview

Patient education

Vision tests

Prescribe eyewear

Vision therapy

Pre/post-op care

Communication with opticians

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Salary

Based on experience

Schedule

Full-time

Optometrist - Full-Time - Private-Practice - Owensboro, KY

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:

• Conduct Eye exams
• Establish long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Perform verbal interview with patient prior to exam to determine health & ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
• Instruct, recommend & advise patients as to their 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.

Optometrist Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
• Valid KY state license to practice optometry
• Strong communication skills