Optometrist

Full-time position with Acuity Eyecare Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

About the role

The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams and practice to the full capacity of their license, supporting practice growth by building patient relationships and educating patients on eye care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough eye exams and vision tests, analyzing results to diagnose sight problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and eye diseases.
• 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 remediation options for ametropias, systemic and ocular diseases, and visual needs.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications as needed.
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand-specific).
• Provide pre- and postoperative care for patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g., examining patients the day after cataract or refractive surgery).
• Evaluate patients for systemic diseases like diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers as needed.
• Promote eye health through patient counseling, including guidance on contact lens care and exam frequency.
• Clearly communicate lens recommendations to opticians and sales staff, emphasizing the latest high-technology coatings and designs.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the values of Acuity Eyecare Group.
• Hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Vision Service Plan.
• Employee vision discount program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.

Benefits apply 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.