Optometrists / Full-Time

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.

Conducting Eye exams

Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education

Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs

Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion

Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values

Perform vision tests and analyze results

Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases

Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications

Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)

Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery

Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame

Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined

clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs.

Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution,

Must have passed all optometric state boards

Benefits 401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

*Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.

Physical Demands This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Full-timeDoctorateNegligibleOn-Site

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