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Optometrist

National Vision

#Student Loan Repayment #Optometrist #Ocular Disease #Pathology #Glaucoma #Diabetic Retinopathy #Flexible Work Schedule #Uveitis #Primary Eye Care

Quick overview

Optometrists are responsible for providing primary eye care, which extends beyond prescribing contacts and eyeglasses, often serving as the first point of healthcare contact for patients. Key duties include managing ocular disease, such as treating corneal ulcers and uveitis, diagnosing conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, and removing foreign bodies.

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.

postgraduate degreeForeign Body RemovalOcular Disease ManagementGlaucoma DiagnosisPrimary Eye CareCorneal Ulcer TreatmentUveitis TreatmentRed Eye ManagementDiabetic Retinopathy DiagnosisMacular Disease DiagnosisRetinal Hole DiagnosisRetinal Detachment Diagnosis

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

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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Student loan repayment program

Bonus potential

Health Savings Account (HSA) 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

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