(USA) Associate Optometrist - Walmart - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Potential

About the role

The Walmart Associate Optometrist is a clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager, playing a pivotal role in advancing eyecare affordably for everyone. The Vision Center is a fast-paced environment equipped with the latest technology and resources to support successful operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based vision care to ensure patient health and well-being by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options.
• Deliver routine vision care using evidence-based care guidelines.
• Educate patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors.
• Consult with other health professionals to prepare patient care plans, observing optometry scope of practice per state board.
• Embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation, integrating advanced technologies like digital phoropters, EMR, and Maestro (OCT/retinal camera combo).

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.

Skills

• Ability to authentically connect with patients.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits like short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $200,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) and Complex Structure (based on external factors that create challenges).

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, but may vary based on business needs.