Optometrist

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to
practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support
practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the
patient on eyecare.

* Conducting Eye exams
* Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and

education

* Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine
health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well
their visual wants and needs
* Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for
remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual
wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
* Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry
and Acuity Eyecare Group values
* Perform vision tests and analyze results
* Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or 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—for
example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive
surgery
* Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer
patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
* Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean
and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined
* clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate
recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest
technology coatings and designs.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

* 401(k) with Match
* Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
* Vision Service Plan
* Employee Vision Discount Program
* HSA/FSA
* 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.