Optometrist - FullTime - Private Practice - Gunnison, CO

Alpha Optical Group; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private practice in Gunnison, CO is seeking a full-time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and build lasting patient relationships. The ideal candidate will conduct eye exams, educate patients on eye care, and collaborate effectively to enhance patient experiences. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice optometry required.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and develop patient relationships.
• Instruct and recommend treatment options to patients.
• Provide pre/post-operative care for eye surgery.

Skills

Communication

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Job description

Optometrist - Full-Time - Private-Practice -Gunnison, 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:

• 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 OH state license to practice optometry
• Strong communication skills

If working alongside a practice that is ready to take the next step forward sounds like a good opportunity to you, apply here through Eyes On Eyecare!