Optometrist (Prate Family Eye Care) - Laurel, NJ

Build a rewarding career with Prate Family Eye Care in Laurel, NJ, where “Exceptional Vision, Personalized Style” guides an individualized approach to patient care. Serving South Jersey and beyond, the practice is seeking an Optometrist to join its collaborative team. If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working alongside dedicated professionals, this is the position for you!

Why join us?

For over 40 years, Prate Family Eye Care has provided comprehensive eye care and high-quality optical products to individuals and families in Camden County and Gloucester Township. The practice combines primary and medical eye care with specialty contact lens fittings, refractive surgery co-management, and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases and conditions. Dedicated to helping patients maintain healthy eyes and clear vision, the practice uses advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, OPTOS imaging, and visual field testing, to support the detection and management of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. The practice also features an optical department with an extensive eyewear selection and personalized styling guidance tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, visual needs, and preferences.

What you'll do

As an Optometrist at Prate Family Eye Care, you’ll provide comprehensive primary eye care with the flexibility to shape your patient schedule around your approach to care. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, ranging from 20–40 hours per week, and you can choose the number of patients you see per hour to allow time for personalized attention. The practice is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology, including Optos imaging, corneal topography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and visual field testing, to support thorough evaluations and informed clinical decisions.

Who you are

You're a passionate and dedicated individual with a deep commitment to providing exceptional eye care and improving the vision health of the community. You're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about staying up to date on the latest advancements in optometry and personalized treatment plans, thereby supporting the practice's growth and reputation as a leader in the community. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals, including opticians, technicians, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture. A strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities as you will play a vital role in the continued success and expansion of the business.

Why you'll love Laurel Springs:

Laurel Springs, New Jersey offers the charm of a close-knit borough with convenient access to the broader South Jersey region. Located in Camden County, this welcoming community is known for its small-town feel, local character, and easy proximity to surrounding towns, parks, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Residents can enjoy a quieter pace while still being within reach of nearby recreation, including the broader Camden County park system, and the energy of the Philadelphia metro area. Whether you're drawn to its neighborhood-focused atmosphere, community events, or convenient location, Laurel Springs provides a comfortable and connected place to live and work.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including

• Health insurance
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Five paid holidays
• 401k
• Gym membership

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in New Jersey

Preferred Specialties

• Medical focus

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain , or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

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