Optometrist (Eye Trends Woodlands)

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Are you a Texas state-licensed Optometrist with a strong passion for bringing visual clarity to people's lives? Are you seeking an opportunity that offers a well-balanced lifestyle? If you're dedicated to providing patient-centric care and thrive in a dynamic, upbeat, and warm atmosphere, look no further than Eye Trends, a family practice located in the heart of The Woodlands, Texas. Come join the team and unlock your true potential!

Why Join Us?

Eye Trends lives by its Purpose of Empowering Optometric Potential Together. With a remarkable legacy of serving multiple generations of families in the Houston area for over 30 years, Eye Trends consistently delivers a holistic eye health care and vision experience to its patients.

Renowned for its expertise, the professionals at Eye Trends specialize in ocular disease management, specialty contact lenses, dry eye management, and myopia control.

Complementing exceptional services, the business features a comprehensive optical boutique showcasing the latest trending styles in eyeglasses and sunglasses and an extensive collection of premium contact lenses.

By prioritizing both vision health and individuality, Eye Trends creates an unmatched fusion of optimal eye care and personal style.

What You'll Do

As the newest Optometrist, your typical day will be dynamic and rewarding as you increase access to care by seeing an average of 22 patients, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention and exceptional eye care.

Collaborating with a dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to recommend great eyewear options to patients, helping them find the perfect fit for their unique needs and style preferences.

In addition to providing excellent patient care, you'll actively contribute to practice growth goals, working towards expanding our reach and impact within the community. This part-time position offers flexibility, with options to work on Thursdays or Saturdays only or both Thursdays and Saturdays.

On Thursdays, a full day of appointments is from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., while Saturdays offer a half-day schedule from 8:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m.

The practice leverages the latest technology in the field of optometry, including Topcon KR 800 Auto Kerato-Refractometer, Daytona Optomap, Zeiss iProfiler, Humphrey Matrix Zeiss with Welch Allyn, Lipiscan (Dynamic Meibomian Imager), TopCon EZ 200 (Auto Lens), and iCare, allowing you to provide cutting-edge care and stay at the forefront of advancements.

Who We're Seeking

You're a highly skilled and motivated Optometrist excited to greatly impact patients' lives. Not only do you have exceptional clinical abilities, but you're also a great communicator, able to connect with patients on a personal level and explain complex concepts in an easily understandable manner.

Being a superb team player is crucial as the practice believes in a collaborative approach to patient care, where each member contributes their unique expertise. New graduates are more than welcome to apply as the practice provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

As Eye Trends takes pride in its strong community presence, you'll have the opportunity to be an active participant in empowering optometric potential within the area.

Additionally, you'll enjoy a continuing education stipend to support your ongoing professional development, ensuring you remain at the top of your field. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why You'll Love The Woodlands

Living in The Woodlands offers a truly exceptional experience. Nestled amidst lush greenery and pristine lakes, this North Houston community perfectly blends natural beauty and modern convenience.

With an array of amenities, including world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment options, there is never a shortage of things to see and do. The Woodlands boasts an extensive network of walking trails, parks, and recreational facilities, encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.

The community is renowned for its excellent schools, making it an ideal place for families to thrive—plus numerous events and festivals annually, fostering a vibrant and close-knit community spirit.

Whether seeking tranquility in nature or a bustling social scene, The Woodlands offers the best of both worlds, making it a truly captivating place to call home.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, the hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

Job Specifications

Typically Has the Following Skills or Abilities

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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