Part-Time Optometrist (Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee) - Carthage, TN

There is a fantastic opportunity for a parrt-time Optometrist at Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee, with multiple locations in the Greater Nashville, TN area, specifically in Carthage and Lafayette, TN!

Why you should apply

Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee lives by its mission to provide high-quality eye and vision care to all patients and strives to offer the best comprehensive experience through cutting-edge technology and innovative treatments. With six successful practice locations, Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee continues to expand, and long-term opportunity is on the horizon for the right Associate Optometrist. If you’re an ambitious professional inspired by a career focused on helping others, interested in growing professionally and financially, while collaborating with a dedicated team of talented Optometrists to create new business opportunities—this is your chance!

Nashville and the surrounding communities like Carthage offer the perfect blend of exciting city life, a vibrant music scene, and small-town comfort. Regardless of the season, there’s something for everyone to explore all-year round. Live music events of all genres, unique festivals, culinary excursions, and stunning art exhibits are just a few activities available to residents and visitors alike. Within a few minutes from downtown Nashville, residents can easily explore the great outdoors. Majestic lakes, rolling hills, expansive trails allow for endless biking, hiking, horseback riding and kayaking. Its proximity to popular destinations in Tennessee: Chattanooga, Clarkesville, Jackson, Knoxville and Memphis—makes Nashville a wonderful place to practice and a pleasant place to call home.

• As a part-time employee of the practice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:
• Competitive base pay
• Quarterly-based bonus potential
• Paid holiday and personal time off
• Health insurance options
• Continuing education allowance
• Team outings, celebrations and holiday parties

About Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee

This thriving multi-location optometry group provides full-service optometry to families and residents in Davidson County and surrounding communities of all ages, insurances, and visual/medical diagnoses. Combining cutting-edge technology and a caring team of professionals, Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee takes a whole health approach to eye care, specializing in dry eye treatment, low vision, myopia control, ocular disease and management, specialty contact lenses, vision therapy and vision rehabilitation. With 7 successful locations and plans to expand, the practice is looking to add a part-time Optometrist to the team of 40 employees.

This tech-forward practice uses state-of-the-art vision care technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. All practice locations are well-appointed with automated optical equipment and behind-the-scenes functional technology, including digital retinal imaging. The team of Optometrists regularly participate in clinical studies and continuously integrate new technologies and innovative treatments to provide their patients with the best vision possible.

Online appointment scheduling, live online chat, and office communications are offered via text messaging. Patients enjoy a family-friendly experience as they shop the latest styles of eyewear from the optical boutique—plus the optometry professionals work closely with the patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle and vision needs.

About the opening

Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee is seeking a part-time Associate Optometrist at their Carthage location who is passionate about providing the highest level of patient-centric care. A candidate with experience in private practice and/or retail with residency training would be a complimentary addition to the practice (although not required). This is an excellent opportunity to join a solid, privately-owned practice and learn from other experts in a supportive environment. Plus, the practice has a large established patient base as well as a strong referral base.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as compassion for patient health and safety. The ideal candidate will want to continuously develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Minimum qualifications include

• Optometry license in the state of Tennessee
• New graduates will be considered

Preferred qualifications include

• Experience in private and/or retail setting
• Residency
• Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

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