Optometrist (Bakersfield Eye Care)

Optometrist Opportunity in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield Eye Care Optometric Center is looking to add a floating Optometrist to its team. The practice is offering relocation assistance to help sweeten the deal. If you're a well-rounded Optometrist who strives to deliver the ultimate eye care experience, you've come to the right placecheck out this opportunity in Bakersfield, California.

Why Join Us?

Founded in 2012, Bakersfield Eye Care Optometric Center provides exceptional vision care and eye health services to patients throughout the Greater Bakersfield and Taft areas. With a focus on family-centered care, the practice combines a welcoming, comfortable environment with advanced technology to deliver personalized solutions for each patient's needs. Services include comprehensive eye exams, children's eye care, contact lens exams, eye disease management, treatment for a variety of eye conditions, urgent care for eye emergencies, LASIK and refractive surgery co-management, myopia management, and scleral contact lenses. Supported by an experienced and compassionate team, the practice is dedicated to helping every patient feel cared for, confident, and supported in their eye health journey.

What You'll Do:

As part of the Bakersfield Eye Care Optometric team, you'll join a talented group of professionals in a modern, dynamic clinic equipped with specialty technology to support comprehensive eye care. In this full-time floater role, you'll work Monday through Friday, floating to any location on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesdays based in Taft. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions, promote good eye health through patient education, and care for an average of 22 patients per day. With multiple benefits, including relocation support and tuition reimbursement, this opportunity offers a strong path to grow your career while serving the Bakersfield and Taft communities.

Who We're Seeking:

You're a dynamic and adaptable professional who thrives in a clinical, fast-paced setting and is excited to work alongside a supportive team of experienced optometrists in a long-standing community practice. With three seasoned optometrists on-site to offer collaboration, mentorship, and support in specialty areas if desired, you'll have the opportunity to continue growing your skills while providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages and a wide range of visual and medical needs. In this role, you'll leverage state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to deliver precise, personalized treatment recommendations and top-notch care. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why You'll Love Bakersfield and Taft:

Living and working in Bakersfield and Taft offers the best of California's Central Valley, welcoming communities, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and regional amenities. Bakersfield is known for its growing arts and food scene, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to both the coast and the Sierra Nevada mountains, while Taft offers a close-knit small-town feel with rich local history and a relaxed pace of life. Whether you're looking to build lasting patient relationships, enjoy a strong sense of community, or explore everything Kern County has to offer, this region provides a rewarding place to live, work, and make a meaningful impact.

Special Note About This Opportunity:

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D., including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure
• 1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable; lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.