Therapeutic Optometrist

Job Description

Job Description

Berkeley Eye Center has been a Houston Vision Care Leader since 1959. With 26 clinics, 3 surgery centers and more than 660 staff members we cover the greater Houston area & Corpus Christi.

We are currently looking for an Optometrist to perform in an OD floater role to cover for vacations, medical leaves and locations with heavier schedules. This position will require frequent travel to a multitude of offices.

This opportunity serves as an excellent gateway to a position at one location, most likely in an Ophthalmic/Optometric environment. We strongly recommend you review our locations as this position will provide floater coverage at most of the 25 clinics in the Greater Houston area.

Responsibilities include analyzing vision tests, identifying sight problems and prescribing corrective lenses and eyeglasses. To be successful in this role, you should have attention to detail and be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from young children to the elderly.

Note: To be considered for this position, you need to be a licensed Optometrist in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
• Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
• Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
• Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
• Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required
• Train patients on how to use and maintain their contact lenses

Skills

• Work experience as an Optometrist
• In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
• Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
• The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
• Attention to detail
• Degree in Optometry

Work Schedule: M-F schedule is the norm. Saturday opportunities for those interested.

Berkeley Eye Center leadership is expected to embrace and model the organizational culture. Our culture is one of hard work & fun with core values of kindness, flexibility & integrity. We are real people making a real difference.

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer full-time staff a wide array of benefits and growth opportunities.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Free Vision Care

License/Certification:

• Texas Optometry License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Berkeley Eye Center has 26 locations & 3 surgery centers in the Greater Houston Area & Corpus Christi, providing a wide range of vision care services including routine vision exams, outpatient cataract and retina surgery, LASIK, Optical and much more.

Company Description

Berkeley Eye Center has 26 locations & 3 surgery centers in the Greater Houston Area & Corpus Christi, providing a wide range of vision care services including routine vision exams, outpatient cataract and retina surgery, LASIK, Optical and much more.