Optometrist

Optometrist Opportunity at Healthy Eyes OptometryAn excellent opportunity for an Optometrist is available at Healthy Eyes Optometry with location in Merced, CA!Healthy Eyes Optometry lives by its mission to improve patients' quality of life through new advancements in eye care technology and personal attention by catering to their visual needs. As this multi-location practice is growing, a long-term opportunity is on the horizon for the right Optometrist. If you're looking to practice full-scope optometry with a team that values professional growth, new opportunities, and live in beautiful California, this is your chance!Just south of the region in the San Joaquin Valley is Merced—known as the "Gateway to Yosemite." Located less than two hours from Yosemite National Park to the east and Monterey Bay and the Pacific Coast to the west, Merced is a beautiful area known for its local arts and culture scene, museums, concerts, live theatre, and year-round farmer's markets. Located in proximity to some of California's most visited destinations—Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Napa, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Yosemite, to name a few—make Northern California an ideal place to practice.You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:Competitive salary of $150k - $210k2 weeks of PTO3 major holidays offLicensing fee stipendTuition reimbursement opportunitiesAbout Healthy Eyes OptometryDedicated to helping people see for the first time, Dr. Jing Han, O.D., established Healthy Eyes Optometry in 2006 and opened multiple locations serving Northern California. The practice provides full-service optometry to families and residents in Merced, Placerville, and Sacramento counties of all ages, visual and medical diagnoses. The team of Optometrists is committed to improving the quality of patients' daily activities and specializes in glaucoma, performance eyewear, and surgical co-management. To gain momentum and contribute to the expansion of Healthy Eyes Optometry, Dr. Han is looking to add an Optometrist to the cross-trained team.To ensure patients see to their maximum potential, Healthy Eyes Optometry utilizes a variety of advanced technology to test the individual's overall health and visual needs. The practice is well-appointed with automated optical equipment and behind-the-scenes functional technology that allows patients to receive the best quality eye care. To efficiently serve patients, online appointment scheduling and office communications are offered via text messaging. In addition, patients will enjoy personalized attention from the Opticians as they browse a wide selection of fashionable eyewear for all budgets.About the Optometrist OpeningHealthy Eyes Optometry is seeking an Optometrist passionate about providing patient-centric care and individualized treatment plans. In this role, you'll practice full-scope optometry, including in-depth eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye conditions, prescribing glasses and contacts. The position is full-time Monday through Friday with possible Saturdays, with 7 to 8 hour patient care days. This is an excellent opportunity to serve a diverse community and directly impact the growth of Healthy Eyes Optometry. Compensation and benefits will be commensurate with experience. In this role, you will see 15 to 17 exams per day, with 3 to 4 medical or follow up visits as well.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, service-oriented, and dedicated, with a talent for promoting patient savings and practice growth.The minimum qualifications include:Optometry license in the state of CaliforniaVSP Vision OD Recruitment SupportVSP 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.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.Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.