Optometrist
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Optometrist
Specialty All Specialties
Salary 160,000 – 220,000 yearly
Degree Required Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Position Type Full Time Part Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Newport News, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/21/24
Full-Time/Part-Time Optometrist Wanted at Akahi Vision Care in Newport News VA

At Akahi Vision Care, we're committed to providing comprehensive eye care with a focus on outpatient services. We're seeking dedicated Optometrists for both full-time and part-time positions.

Job Type:
Full-time (Monday through Friday) or Part-time (Flexible hours)

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations using optometric equipment and diagnostic interpretation remotely, focusing on outpatient care.
  • Diagnose sight problems and eye diseases, prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, visual aids, and medications where permitted, catering to outpatient needs.
  • Provide remote consultations and treatments for visual or eye health issues within the outpatient care setting.
  • Evaluate patients for additional health conditions like diabetes or hypertension, referring to other healthcare providers as needed, while focusing on outpatient care.
  • Promote eye and general health through counseling with an outpatient focus.
  • Adhere to the highest standards of vision practice, ethics, and professionalism while working remotely with an outpatient care focus.

Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree from an accredited optometry school, completed National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam.
  • Current Doctor of Optometry (DO) license.
  • CPR - BLS (basic life support) certification.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a specific focus on outpatient care.
  • Excellent customer service skills and computer literacy.
  • Comfortable providing care to a culturally diverse patient base.
  • Flexible work hours as required for both full-time and part-time roles.
  • Prior work experience at least 3 years of experience.

Salary:
$160k to $220k a year

Benefits:
  • Sign-on bonus available.
  • Highly competitive compensation based on full-time or part-time commitment.
  • Full-time schedule with benefits or flexible part-time hours for work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Potential for career advancement within our growing practice.
  • Rewarding work focused on providing quality care to patients of all ages.

If you're passionate about providing quality eye care, we welcome both full-time and part-time Optometrists! Join us in making a difference in the vision health of our community.

Apply today and be part of our team!