Part-Time Optometrist at Growing Eye Care Practice

Peter Schwartz, MD, PLLC; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick time

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Licensing fees

Continuing education (CE)

Job summary

A growing Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in Ithaca, NY seeks a part-time Optometrist. The ideal candidate will ensure quality patient care, perform eye exams, and contribute to a diverse patient base in a supportive environment. With competitive salaries and excellent benefits, new grads are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice optometry.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities.
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease.
• Prescribe corrective lenses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree

Job description

Optometrist – Part-time – Ophthalmology practice – 2333 N Triphammer Rd Ithaca, Ny

About Our Practice

We are a growing private Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in beautiful Ithaca, NY that has been in business for 18years now. We are seeking another optometrist to help with our expanding patient base and to continue to grow with our practice.

This is a single office location with no travel to other offices required.

We see a diverse population of patients, including kids and adults. In our university town, many patients come from distant places, others live next door. We see folks with nothing but refractive errors and those with complex medical or surgical eye disease. Although one of our current doctors is fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology, we treat all types of ocular disorders and expect our new associate to do the same.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00PM. Doctors rotate a very easy office call. Salary is competitive for the region, and benefits include paid vacation time, health insurance, 401K and continuing education costs.

We are located in Ithaca, NY- a charming college town, close to Cornell University and Ithaca College. As such, we have a diverse, multicultural intellectual community, with associated restaurants, events and opportunities. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, enjoying our 40-mile lake, wineries and more. Our county boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, fueled by a growing economy based on education and healthcare as well as agriculture, tech startups and tourism.

The office itself is spacious and modern, with caring staff and state of the art equipment. We pride ourselves on the quality care we give to our patients, who are also our neighbors.

New Grads Welcome!

Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities

We are searching for a talented OD to join our growing practice! You'll use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. The ideal OD candidate is committed to delivering quality patient care and is eager to learn and develop their clinical skillset. Your regular duties will include:

• Perform comprehensive eye exams
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
• Prescribe corrective lenses
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
• Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress
• Handle eyecare emergencies

Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
• Valid state license to practice optometry
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation and Benefits

We reward our doctors with competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) as well as benefits including:

• Health insurance
• Sick time
• Vacation days
• Retirement plan
• Malpractice insurance
• Licensing fees
• Continuing education (CE)

Whether you are looking for your first opportunity in eyecare, or you’re an experienced optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, we look forward to welcoming you to our team! Apply here through Eyes On Eyecare!