Independent Optometrist - Walmart
About The Position
This position is for an Independent Optometrist at Walmart. The role involves building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of belonging, and working collaboratively to build strong relationships. It also includes attracting and retaining talent, empowering and developing individuals, and recognizing contributions. Upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance is crucial, as is acting in a selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent manner. The role requires a customer-first approach, making data-driven decisions, and balancing priorities. Continuous improvement, embracing new technologies, and supporting change are also key aspects of the position.
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
- Current, valid license to practice optometry in the state where services will be provided.
- Completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship in a specialty area of optometry is preferred but not required.
- Experience in providing comprehensive eye care services, including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and management of ocular diseases.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to ethical practice and patient-centered care.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship in a specialty area of optometry.
Responsibilities
- Builds high performing teams and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
- Creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
- Creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
- Works collaboratively and builds strong and trusting relationships.
- Communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
- Attracts and retains the best talent.
- Empowers and develops talent.
- Recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
- Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
- Models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture.
- Holds oneself and others accountable.
- Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world.
- Creates a sense of belonging.
- Eliminates waste.
- Participates in local giving.
- Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
- Delivers results while putting the customer first.
- Considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop.
- Applies the EDLP (Every Day Low Price) and EDLC (Every Day Low Cost) business models to all plans.
- Makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis.
- Balances short and long-term priorities.
- Considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans.
- Displays curiosity and a desire to learn.
- Takes calculated risks.
- Demonstrates courage and resilience.
- Encourages learning from mistakes.
- Drives continuous improvements.
- Adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills.
- Supports others through change.
Benefits
- Opportunity to own and operate your own practice within a Walmart Supercenter.
- Access to a large patient base.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Competitive compensation structure.
- Potential for professional development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
