Part-Time Optometrist (Stockton Optometry & Downtown Optometry) - Stockton, CA

VSP Vision; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Practice ownership opportunity

Innovative technology

Job summary

A respected eye care practice in Stockton, California, is looking for an Optometrist to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary and a potential path to practice ownership. Candidates should have experience in myopia management and scleral lens fittings. The position involves conducting eye exams and collaborating with a supportive team to provide high-quality care for a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Licensed Optometrist with patient management experience.
• Knowledge of dry eye treatments such as IPL and LLLT.
• Experience in fitting specialty contact lenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages.
• Manage ocular conditions like myopia and dry eye.
• Provide education on eye health and treatment options.

Skills

Myopia management

Scleral lens fittings

Spanish fluency

Education

Active Optometry license in California

Tools

OCT

Slit-Lamp imaging systems

Job description

Stockton Optometry and Downtown Optometry are well respected in Stockton, California, and known for exceptional care and commitment to their loyal patient base. The practice is actively searching for an Optometrist to join the team and uphold the tradition of delivering outstanding service that patients know and expect. If you're an ambitious professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, eager to advance your career, and interested in a future practice ownership opportunity, your search ends here!Stockton Optometry and Downtown Optometry are well-respected practices in Stockton, California, known for their exceptional care and commitment to a loyal patient base. Established in 1982 by Dr. David J. Benkle, our practices have earned a strong reputation for personalized and expert care that ensures long-lasting vision health. We offer various services, including advanced diagnostic testing, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye treatments, and more. We are now looking for an Optometrist to join our team and help continue our tradition of excellence.**You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:*** **Competitive Salary:** Attractive compensation based on experience and certifications.* **Practice Ownership Opportunity:** Grow your career with potential future practice partnership or ownership.* **Innovative Technology:** Work with cutting-edge technology, including Centervue Solix OCT, Myah Topographer, Eidon Wide-Field Camera, iCare Tonometer, Firefly Digital Slit lamp Imaging system, offering, and more.* **Supportive Environment:** Join a collaborative team that values patient care and continuous professional development.* **Impactful Role:** Contribute to a well-established practice while shaping the future of eye care in the community.**What you'll do:*** Conduct comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages.* Manage a diverse range of ocular conditions, including myopia, keratoconus, dry eye, and Glaucoma, if you are certified.* Fit specialty lenses, including scleral lenses.* Provide patient education on eye health, treatment options, and preventative care.* Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.* Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to enhance patient care, including OCT, Topography, and Slit-Lamp imaging systems.* Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the practice, with potential for future ownership.**Who we're seeking:*** **Experienced Professional:** A licensed Optometrist with myopia management experience, and a background in specialty contact lenses (e.g., scleral lenses).* **Dry Eye Expertise:** Experience and or knowledge in dry-eye treatment modalities such as IPL and LLLT is a plus.* **Entrepreneurial Mindset: A business-minded individual interested in growing and investing in their future, interested in practice ownership.*** **Patient-Centered:** A compassionate provider who enjoys working with a diverse patient population and upholding the practice’s tradition of excellent care.* **Spanish Fluency (Preferred):** The ability to conduct exams in Spanish would be a plus.**Why you'll love Stockton:**Stockton is a vibrant, diverse city in California’s Central Valley, offering a rich cultural experience and access to stunning natural beauty. Located along the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to destinations like Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Sequoia National Park. The city also boasts a thriving art scene with museums, theaters, live music, and year-round farmer’s markets. With a mild climate year-round and proximity to major California cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Monterey Bay, Stockton offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Active Optometry license in the state of California.* Experience with myopia management.* Proficient in scleral lens fittings.* Knowledge of dry eye treatments, including IPL and LLLT.* Comfortable working with specialty contact lenses.**Special Notice:**This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. 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 designed 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, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.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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VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people’s lives through better vision. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we’re driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care.