Optometrist Position – Western, NC – Stellar Opportunity#6950 The Eye Group

Secouniversity; North Carolina; On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Secouniversity is offering an excellent opportunity for a medically oriented optometrist to join its ophthalmology practice. You will conduct routine eye exams and collaborate with experienced surgeons in a supportive environment.

The position includes a lucrative compensation plan up to $220K, alongside benefits and possible relocation assistance. This role is set in scenic Western North Carolina, known for its natural beauty and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and physicians.
• Excellent analytical skills and patient-oriented approach.
• Open to candidates that will be taking the next NC boards.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough routine eye exams and pre‑ and post‑operative checks.
• Diagnose sight problems and prescribe corrective lenses.
• Refer patients with ocular pathology to ophthalmologists.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Patient-oriented

Job description

Job Overview

Strong opportunity for a medically oriented optometrist to join an ophthalmology practice, Monday through Friday. The incoming optometrist will have the opportunity to be mentored by seasoned surgeons who provide world‑class care in their community. Our highly trained team of fourteen board certified ophthalmologists includes eight fellowship trained sub‑specialists.

Services and Specialties

• Comprehensive eye care
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Refractive procedures (iLASIK)
• Corneal disorders
• Retinal disorders
• Pediatric vision disorders
• Oculo‑facial plastics (functional and aesthetic services)
• Optical

Responsibilities

To perform thorough routine eye exams, pre‑ and post‑operative checks, identify patients’ visual acuity, field of vision, and hand‑eye coordination. Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and colour blindness, prescribe corrective lenses and medications, and refer patients with ocular pathology and/or surgical needs to ophthalmologists as indicated. Provide strong technical support and act as a scribe.

Qualifications

Must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner with staff, physicians, and members of our health‑care community and always strive to be patient‑oriented with excellent analytical skills. Open to candidates that will be taking the next NC boards.

Compensation and Benefits

Lucrative compensation plan up to $220K base and benefits, and sign‑on bonus. Potential for relocation assistance and partial student loan repayment.

Location and Lifestyle

Nestled in a breathtaking valley amidst some of the oldest, most scenic mountains in the world, this area offers scenic country roads, cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and an unsurpassed botanical paradise filled with a variety of plants matched by few places on Earth. Providing an excellent quality of life and relatively low cost of living. Western North Carolina offers tremendous diversity within driving distance, including the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains with several ski resorts, gorgeous hiking trails and views, both NC and SC beaches, and large metropolitan cities such as Charlotte, Winston‑Salem, and Asheville.