Care optometrist

Job Overview

Strong opportunity for a medically oriented optometrist to join an ophthalmology practice, Monday through Friday. The incoming optometrist will have the opportunity to be mentored by seasoned surgeons who provide world‑class care in their community. Our highly trained team of fourteen board certified ophthalmologists includes eight fellowship trained sub‑specialists.

Services and Specialties

Comprehensive eye care

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Refractive procedures (iLASIK)

Corneal disorders

Retinal disorders

Pediatric vision disorders

Oculo‑facial plastics (functional and aesthetic services)

Optical

Responsibilities

To perform thorough routine eye exams, pre‑ and post‑operative checks, identify patients’ visual acuity, field of vision, and hand‑eye coordination. Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and colour blindness, prescribe corrective lenses and medications, and refer patients with ocular pathology and/or surgical needs to ophthalmologists as indicated. Provide strong technical support and act as a scribe.

Qualifications

Must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner with staff, physicians, and members of our health‑care community and always strive to be patient‑oriented with excellent analytical skills. Open to candidates that will be taking the next NC boards.

Compensation and Benefits

Lucrative compensation plan up to $220K base and benefits, and sign‑on bonus. Potential for relocation assistance and partial student loan repayment.

Location and Lifestyle

Nestled in a breathtaking valley amidst some of the oldest, most scenic mountains in the world, this area offers scenic country roads, cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and an unsurpassed botanical paradise filled with a variety of plants matched by few places on Earth. Providing an excellent quality of life and relatively low cost of living. Western North Carolina offers tremendous diversity within driving distance, including the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains with several ski resorts, gorgeous hiking trails and views, both NC and SC beaches, and large metropolitan cities such as Charlotte, Winston‑Salem, and Asheville.

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