The Optometrist will perform comprehensive exams, diagnose and manage ocular diseases, and handle eye care emergencies. They will also build solid doctor-patient relationships and support the optical team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have Indiana optometric licenses and an NPI number. Preferred qualifications include experience in primary care and ocular disease, as well as an interest in pediatric offerings.
There is a fantastic opportunity for an Optometrist at Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care location in Terre Haute, Indiana!
Looking for full-time, part-time, and floaters.
There is a $10k Sign-On Bonus for this position!
Why you should apply When you join Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care, you're joining an inclusive and family-focused environment that empowers team members to excel by continuously offering training and growth opportunities.
As a well-respected, multi-location practice serving Hoosiers throughout the greater Indianapolis area, Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care continues to thrive, and a long-term opportunity is now available for the right Optometrist.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow with a solid private practice where your efforts will directly impact the success of the business, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The practice is offering the following benefits: Guaranteed base salary of $140k + bonuses (most doctors earn closer to $160k after bonuses; top producers exceed $200k annually) Full benefits package- health insurance (and dental), 401k (no match), CE reimbursement program, 3 weeks PTO, 1 CE PTO Day, 6 Paid holidays, 75% of AOA/IOA dues paid, Maternity/Parental leave $10k signing bonus OPTOS on site (free screener for every patient) and we can commit to a visual field and OCT so you can practice full scope If you're willing to see 4 minimum per hour we can commit to a full tech workup as well About Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care With practice roots dating back to the 1940s, Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care's mission is to provide Indiana families and businesses with top quality, affordable eye health services and eye care products while delivering outstanding customer service—And that's a promise from the Doctor.® After more than 80 years of serving the local communities, this family-owned business has grown to 23 locations across Indiana.
Each practice location offers a range of eye health services, from affordable eye exams to specialty contact lenses and ocular disease management.
Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care employs more than 200 professionals, with four to five staff members and one to two doctors at each location.
The practice also has strong support teams, including a customer service center, billing, IT, marketing, community outreach, and store operations departments allowing doctors to focus on patient care.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
PTO
Maternity Leave
Signing Bonus
Dues Paid
CE Reimbursement Program
To help patients achieve optimal vision, all practices utilize autorefractors, non-contact tonometry, and digital visual acuity charts.
Each Optometrist receives an iPad with cloud-based practice management and electronic health records software to enable a seamless process at every point of the patient experience.
Locations are well-equipped with advanced technology, including OPTOS, OCT, HVF and Virtual Field, Topography, Telemed, and digital phoropter.
All locations carry a wide selection of designer eyewear for adults and children and an expansive variety of contact lens options to fit all lifestyles and vision needs.
About the Optometrist Opening Dr.
Tavel Family Eye Care is seeking an Optometrist dedicated to a career centered around providing excellent service for every patient and a strong commitment to improving vision in the communities it serves—making a difference in the lives of fellow Hoosiers.
In this role, you'll perform comprehensive exams, diagnose and manage ocular disease, and handle eye care emergencies.
The practice is looking for a professional with a natural talent for building solid doctor-patient relationships who can seamlessly hand off patients as they transition to the optical team.
Proficiency in disease management, including ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, is also essential to this role.
A candidate experienced in ocular diseases and has a strong interest in pediatric eye care will be an asset to the team.
You'll also have the opportunity to support the expansion of contact lens service and the growth of the medical management side of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skillset, care for a diverse population of patients, and work alongside talented professionals.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety.
In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.
Minimum Qualifications
Indiana optometric licenses, NPI number Preferred qualifications: Primary care Ocular disease An interest in expanding pediatric offerings Hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30 am to 7:00 pm Thursdays 8 am to 1:30 pm Saturdays (Ideally all Saturdays but this is negotiable) 5 days per week is full time but open to part time as well Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites. VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies. As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people’s lives through better vision. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we’re driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact. At VSP, we value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring. Let’s work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP! #VisionWithHeart
