Optometrist

Optometrist

Compensation: Competitive; based on experience

Job Type: Full-time. Flexible on days and start/end times.

Location: Marion, Ohio

We are seeking a licensed Optometrist to join a team-based community health center dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered vision care. This role offers the opportunity to diagnose and treat vision conditions while serving diverse and underserved populations in a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations while meeting established productivity goals
• Conduct vision testing and analyze results to diagnose refractive errors and eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma, vision impairment, injury)
• Prescribe corrective lenses and medications as appropriate
• Educate patients on eye health, preventative care, and vision correction options
• Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and compassion
• Analyze and communicate diagnostic results clearly to patients
• Check prescription accuracy and proper fit of corrective lenses
• Utilize ophthalmic equipment properly and report maintenance concerns as needed
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care
• Document all examinations, prescriptions, and treatments accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Refer patients to ophthalmology or other specialists when indicated
• Participate in staff development, training, and ongoing professional education
• Work independently under general supervision while adhering to standard clinical protocols

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted state optometry license in good standing
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as an optometrist
• Strong working knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge of testing and treatment for eye injuries and diseases
• Commitment to continuing education and staying current with advancements in optometry

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical – Employer Pays 70%
• Dental & Vision coverage
• Short Term Disability /Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K w/ 4% Match
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 7 paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance negotiable
• CME, licensing, DEA, travel reimbursement
• FTCA malpractice coverage