Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

Job Description

A mission-driven, community-focused healthcare organization north of Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking an Optometrist (OD) to join its outpatient eye care team in a part-time role.\n
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Position Highlights:

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• Part-time schedule: Thursdays and Fridays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
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• Diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of ocular and visual system conditions
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• Perform comprehensive eye exams, including assessment of visual acuity, coordination, and disease detection
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• Manage conditions such as glaucoma, color blindness, and other ocular abnormalities
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• Prescribe and manage corrective lenses, contact lenses, and vision aids
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• Prescribe therapeutic medications where permitted by state law
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• Collaborate closely with physicians and refer patients to ophthalmology or other specialists as needed
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• Patient education on eye health, visual hygiene, and preventive care
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• Team-based practice within a community health setting focused on access and quality care
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• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of eye care services in the community
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• Supportive environment aligned with a mission-driven, patient-centered care model
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\n Qualifications:

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• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
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• Active Massachusetts optometry license with therapeutic prescribing authority
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• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances registration
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• Board certification in optometry (preferred)
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• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred
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• Public health or community health experience strongly preferred
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• Bilingual skills a plus
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• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care
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• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to community wellness
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\n Compensation & Benefits:

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• Competitive hourly compensation ($58 – $69 per hour, based on experience and qualifications)
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• Part-time eligibility for select benefits (details provided upon offer)
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• Supportive clinical and administrative team environment
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• Opportunity to serve a diverse and underserved patient population
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Enjoy the best of New England living in a welcoming, affordable community that offers a high quality of life with easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor adventure. Residents appreciate a lower cost of living than many parts of eastern Massachusetts, along with a growing arts and culture scene, local restaurants, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, skiing, lakes, and nearby state parks. The area is ideally situated approximately 30 minutes north of Worcester , about 1 hour from Boston , and within easy reach of southern New Hampshire , making it easy to enjoy major employment centers, professional sports, cultural attractions, and weekend getaways while returning home to a quieter, more relaxed pace of life.

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