Optometrist - Primary Eye Care with NHSC Loan Repayment

NOW Healthcare Recruiting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Paid malpractice and CME

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Community health center in Hartford, CT seeks an Optometrist to join its Adult Medicine team in a full-time or part-time role. The position offers a salary range of $110,000–$180,000 per year with NHSC loan repayment, paid malpractice, CME, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include comprehensive eye care, disease screening, vision-correcting prescriptions, and coordinating referrals. CT license and DEA eligibility required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school (Optometry).
• Valid Connecticut optometrist license.
• DEA eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care and health promotion.
• Diagnose and manage common eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma).
• Prescribe and fit vision aids (contacts and glasses).
• Document diagnoses and treatment plans with referrals and chronic care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

3+ years experience

Clinical eye care

Education

Accredited optometry program graduate

Job description

Community health center in Hartford, CT seeks an Optometrist to join its Adult Medicine team in a full-time or part-time role. The position offers a salary range of $110,000–$180,000 per year with NHSC loan repayment, paid malpractice, CME, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include comprehensive eye care, disease screening, vision-correcting prescriptions, and coordinating referrals. CT license and DEA eligibility required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.