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MedElite Group
Albany, New York

Optometrist

Optometrist Above average in OptometryNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

OPTOMETRIST

Location: Albany, NY
Schedule: Full-Time (5 Days/ week)
Salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per patient

ABOUT SWIFT OPTOMETRY

Swift Optometry is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services,
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in skilled nursing and
long-term care facilities. We bring expert optometric care directly to the
bedside, offering personalized and convenient solutions that prioritize resident
well-being. Our skilled optometrists provide a wide range of services, from
comprehensive eye exams and ocular disease management to vision correction and
education, all while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Partnering with
MedElite Healthcare Management Group, we ensure a seamless and integrated
approach to healthcare, empowering seniors to live their lives to the fullest
with clear, comfortable vision and the support they need to maintain their
independence.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an
Optometrist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to
patients in long-term care facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a
difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a dedicated team of
healthcare professionals. This Doctor will have the opportunity to communicate
and interact with a full health care team including nurses, primary physicians,
health aids, family and ophthalmologists. Along with this, the doctor will be in
close contact with our own administrative and professional staff who are
extremely helpful and supportive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

COMPREHENSIVE ROUTINE AND MEDICAL EYE EXAMS

* Perform dilated exams
* Provide diabetic evaluations
* Treatment of infection and injury
* Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
* Comfortable working with the geriatric population

REQUIREMENTS

* OD license
* Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your
feet up to 6-8 hours per day

BENEFITS

* Competitive salary: $45.00 - $50.00 per patient
* Health
* Dental
* Vision
* 401K
* Company- Sponsored Life Insurance
* Student Loan Repayment Program
* Paid subscription to UpToDate
* Paid Time Off
* Malpractice Insurance

WHY WORK WITH US?

* Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
* Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
* Enjoy work-life balance 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor
the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to
crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions,
heritages, and experiences. Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on
race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth,
or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a
disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the
multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a
general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the
nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the
position.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it
matters most.

INDL

Key Skills

Patient InteractionGeriatric CareInfection TreatmentInjury TreatmentTeam Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at MedElite Group a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Optometry Career Context

MedElite Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 156 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Optometry

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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
Life Insurance
Student Loan Repayment
UpToDate Subscription
Paid Time Off