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Optometrist

National Vision

#HSA #Continuing Education #Student Loan Repayment #Optometrist #Ocular Disease #FSA #Glaucoma #Diabetic Retinopathy #Flexible Work Schedule #Uveitis #Primary Eye Care #Foreign Bodies

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$1,000 / DAYPosted 19 days ago

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina

Salary

$1,000 / DAY

Quick overview

Optometrists are responsible for providing primary eye care, which extends beyond prescribing contacts and eyeglasses to managing ocular disease based on their comfort level. This includes diagnosing and treating various conditions such as corneal ulcers, uveitis, red eye, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree from an Accredited School of Optometry. Applicants must also be state-licensed or eligible for licensure to practice Optometry in the state where they will be practicing.

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Job description

Company DescriptionAt our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience his or her best vision.
For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact into the healthcare system.
The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and thus this first touch point can be critical for patients getting the care they need for serious conditions.
We don’t take that responsibility lightly, which is why we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.We now offer NEW flexible work schedule packages for optometrists and empower ODs to choose the work schedule that works best for them.
Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options.
In addition, our practice also has new office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings.
Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!We offer competitive benefits that demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are met.Financial BenefitsCompetitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)Earn one thousand dollars per day on select SaturdaysProfessional liability insurance coverageOptometry license reimbursementEmployer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select officesAnnual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CERetirement savings programs with employer matchHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionPersonal financial wellness and planning servicesHealth & Wellness BenefitsFlexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for you!No on-call or late evening hoursMedical and dental coveragePaid holidays and personal time offPaid FMLA leave of absencePaid parental leaveFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent careBasic life insurance with supplemental life insurance optionsShort- and long-term disability insuranceAnd more!Plus, there are career and development paths available to you!Job DescriptionPrimary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses.
Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices.
They manage ocular disease to their comfort level, including but not limited to:Treating corneal ulcers and uveitisRed eyeDiagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucomaRemoval of foreign bodiesDiagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachmentsQualificationsDoctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of OptometryState Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry (New Graduates) in the state in which you will be practicing.Additional InformationFor more information, please visit our website.

Benefits

Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Competitive salary
Medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules
Dental coverage
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Personal time off
Student loan repayment program
Bonus potential
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Personal financial wellness and planning services
Supplemental life insurance options
Continuing Education Symposium
Professional liability insurance coverage
Optometry license reimbursement
Retirement savings programs with employer match
Paid FMLA leave of absence