Optometrist

About the role

The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams for Acuity Eyecare Group and practice to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by establishing patient relationships and educating patients on eye care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams
• Establish long-term patient relationships through proper care and education
• Perform verbal interviews with patients to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit, and visual needs
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular diseases, and visual needs
• Handoff patients to support staff with a recap discussion
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems (e.g., nearsightedness, 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 (e.g., examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery)
• Evaluate patients for systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes) and refer to other healthcare providers as needed
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining contact lens care and exam frequency
• Communicate clearly with opticians and sales staff to recommend the best lenses with the latest technology coatings and designs

Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution
• Must have passed all optometric state boards

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• Paid time off (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.