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Optometrist

National Vision

#Healthcare #Optometrist #Glaucoma #Patient care #Uveitis #COPE-approved CE #Clinical practice #Primary eye care #Ocular disease #Optometry license

Quick overview

The optometrist will provide primary eye care, including diagnosing and managing various ocular diseases and conditions. They are responsible for patient examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and performing minor procedures like foreign body removal.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school. They must also be state-licensed or eligible for licensure to practice optometry in the state of North Carolina.

postgraduate degreePatient careClinical examinationPrimary eye careOcular disease managementForeign body removalCorneal ulcer treatmentUveitis treatmentRed eye diagnosisDiabetic retinopathy diagnosisGlaucoma diagnosisMacular disease diagnosisRetinal detachment diagnosis

Job description

Company DescriptionAt our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience his or her best vision.
For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact into the healthcare system.
The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and thus this first touch point can be critical for patients getting the care they need for serious conditions.
We don’t take that responsibility lightly, which is why we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.We now offer NEW flexible work schedule packages for optometrists and empower ODs to choose the work schedule that works best for them.
Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options.
In addition, our practice also has new office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings.
Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!We offer competitive benefits that demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are met.Financial BenefitsCompetitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)Earn one thousand dollars per day on select SaturdaysProfessional liability insurance coverageOptometry license reimbursementEmployer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select officesAnnual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CERetirement savings programs with employer matchHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionPersonal financial wellness and planning servicesHealth & Wellness BenefitsFlexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for you!No on-call or late evening hoursMedical and dental coveragePaid holidays and personal time offPaid FMLA leave of absencePaid parental leaveFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent careBasic life insurance with supplemental life insurance optionsShort- and long-term disability insuranceAnd more!Plus, there are career and development paths available to you!Job DescriptionPrimary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses.
Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices.
They manage ocular disease to their comfort level, including but not limited to:Treating corneal ulcers and uveitisRed eyeDiagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucomaRemoval of foreign bodiesDiagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachmentsQualificationsDoctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of OptometryState Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry (New Graduates) in the state in which you will be practicing.Additional InformationFor more information, please visit our website.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Dental coverage

Health savings account

Professional liability insurance

Retirement savings program

Student loan repayment program

Financial wellness services

Paid FMLA leave

Optometry license reimbursement

Continuing education symposium

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