Optometrist

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary Provides patient care services within the scope of practice for the licensed provider. About the Practice: Our concierge healthcare model provides personalized, comprehensive care through seamless collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, behavioral health specialists, wellness professionals, and ancillary services. We prioritize preventive care, meaningful patient relationships, and exceptional service standards. Position Summary: The Per Diem Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care services for clinic patients, working closely with members of our multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, whole-person care. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, collaborative, and committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and visual disorders. Prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment recommendations as appropriate. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care. Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans. Document care accurately and promptly within the electronic medical record. Contribute positively to a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional service. What We Offer Flexible per diem scheduling. Opportunity to work only a few hours per month. Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary care environment. Concierge model that allows for meaningful patient relationships. Strong emphasis on work-life balance. Modern clinic environment with dedicated administrative support. Clinic Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Schedule frequency and hours will be based on patient demand and mutual availability. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of optometry. Licensure/Certification Requirements Professional Experience Requirements Two (2) years experience as an optometrist. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: Cisco LifeConnections Health Center Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $55.35 - $79.58 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Durham Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health