Physician - Optometrist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Sanford Health as a Optometrist – Day Shift, 40 Hours/Week in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully cared for at least 50 patients that required optometry services in the past 12 months or completion of Optometrist program in the past 12 months.
- manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well a.
- Provide pre- and postoperative care to cataract patients as well as those who have had laser vision correcti.
- Provide emergency eye care services within their scope of practice.
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association.
- Experience must correlate to the privileges requested.
- Allied Health Professionals must meet any continuing education requirements imposed by the applicable licensing or regulatory agency or by the Sanford Health Facility.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Optometrist at Sanford Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Optometry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Optometry — Physician Career Context
This Optometry position at Sanford Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Optometry, Primary Care Examinations, Refraction, Diagnose Vision Problems, Eye Disease Treatment, Visual Acuity Testing, Depth Perception Testing, Color Vision Testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Optometry role.
Core responsibilities: Doctors of optometry examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, eye, and associated structures, while also identifying related systemic conditions affecting the eye. Responsibilities include performing primary care examinations, diagnosing vision pro...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago