Optometrist (St Helens Eyecare Specialists) - Saint Helens, OR

VSP Vision Care Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision benefits

IRA retirement with matching

Malpractice insurance

CE reimbursement

Paid time off

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Helens Eyecare Specialists in Saint Helens, Oregon is seeking a flexible optometrist to provide full-scope eye care, doing comprehensive exams and managing diverse patient needs. You’ll use OCT, HVF and ultra-widefield photography to inform treatment plans while seeing 16–22 patients daily in a collaborative team setting.

The role welcomes part-time or full-time commitment and emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and ongoing contribution to service growth in a family-friendly

Qualifications

• Must hold an Optometry License for Oregon.
• Experience in full-scope optometry is preferred.
• Ability to listen to patients and explain care options clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye exams and treatment for diverse patients including children and seniors.
• Utilize OCT, HVF and widefield photography to support diagnosis and plan care.
• Manage 16–22 patient encounters per day with a compassionate approach.
• Collaborate with opticians and staff to create a coordinated patient experience.

Skills

Patient-focused

Team player

Reliable

Patient communication

Education

Oregon Optometry License

Tools

OCT

HVF

Ultra-widefield fundus photography

Job description

Put your clinical expertise to work at St Helens Eyecare Specialists in Saint Helens, Oregon. This part-time or full-time optometrist opportunity combines meaningful patient care with the chance to contribute fresh ideas to the practice’s future. Help meet the community’s eye care needs while taking the next step in your career.

Why join us

Established in 1967, St Helens Eyecare Specialists offers full-scope optometry in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. With a long-standing presence in the community, the practice brings together personalized eye care, a collaborative team, and a commitment to putting patients first. You’ll have the opportunity to care for patients with a wide range of visual needs, from routine eye exams to the treatment of eye conditions, while working alongside professionals who share your dedication to compassionate service. As the practice continues on a sustainable growth path, you can contribute your clinical skills and ideas to help shape its next chapter while building a rewarding, long-term career.

What you'll do

• You’ll provide comprehensive eye exams and treatment for a diverse range of patients, from children needing routine vision care to seniors experiencing age-related changes and individuals managing complex eye conditions.
• You’ll use equipment including OCT, HVF, and ultra-widefield fundus photography to support diagnosis and develop personalized treatment plans.
• With 16–22 patient encounters per day, you’ll combine your clinical skills with a compassionate approach to help patients understand their eye health and care options.
• Working alongside opticians and administrative staff, you’ll help create a coordinated, welcoming experience throughout each patient’s visit.

Who you are

• You’re a reliable, patient-focused optometrist who is comfortable practicing full-scope optometry and enjoys working as part of a team.
• You take time to listen to patients, explain their care options clearly, and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit.
• Colleagues can count on your dependable approach, willingness to collaborate, and commitment to a positive patient experience.
• You bring a thoughtful approach to each patient’s needs and value the contributions of those working alongside you.
• Some experience in medical optometry is preferred.

Why you'll love Saint Helens

Set along the Columbia River, Saint Helens blends historic charm with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Explore downtown shops and eateries, spend an afternoon at Columbia View Park, or take in the scenery along the riverfront. Community traditions such as Spirit of Halloweentown bring a distinctive local energy, while access to Portland offers options for a change of pace. Whether you’re drawn to waterfront outings or a stroll through the historic downtown, Saint Helens offers plenty to discover beyond the workday.

Benefits

• $150K base salary plus production bonus
• ICHRA Healthcare account
• Vision benefits
• IRA retirement account with matching
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Long-term growth opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry License in Oregon

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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