(USA) Associate Optometrist (Part-Time) - Walmart

Walmart; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that's transforming healthcare with your expertise as an Associate Optometrist. In this dynamic role, you'll provide essential vision care, educate patients, and collaborate with health professionals to enhance community well-being. With access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive environment, you'll thrive while making a significant impact on patients' lives. This innovative firm offers competitive pay, incentive awards, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you are well-supported in your career journey. If you’re passionate about optometry and community service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education (CE)

Liability coverage

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Multiple health plans

Qualifications

• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based vision care and prescribe treatment options.
• Educate patients on eye health and consult with health professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Education

Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Position Summary

It's time to see optometry through a new lens. Walmart is revolutionizing healthcare and this your chance to be part of it. A Walmart Associate Optometrist is the clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager, and core to our mission of advancing eyecare affordably for everyone.

About The Optometry Team

We're looking for someone that shows autonomy and will forge the way to be a trusted part of the community, operating the business as if it were your own. The Vision Center is fast-paced and equipped with the resources and technology you need to succeed. Your biggest tool? The ability to authentically connect with our patients, as they turn to Walmart for trusted expertise.

How You'll Make An Impact:

1. Provide evidence-based vision care to ensure patient's health and well-being by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options (for example, red eye, LASIK surgery, cataract surgery).
2. Deliver routine vision care using evidence-based care guidelines.
3. Educate patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors.
4. Consult with other health professionals to prepare patient care plans, observing optometry scope of practice per state board.

What you'll bring:

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in Treating and managing ocular disease.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include Continuing Education (CE), liability coverage, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we