Optometrist at Private Practice

The Lean Way Consulting • Kennesaw, GA

207d • $150,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a dedicated Optometrist to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in serving our community by providing primary vision care ranging from refraction and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye disease.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
• Valid state license to practice optometry
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong diagnostic skills and a passion for improving patients’ lives

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests; analyze and interpret results to diagnose visual efficiency and eye health conditions.
• Diagnose sight problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia; also diagnose and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and conjunctivitis, etc.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and in-chair medications as per patient’s visual needs.
• Refer patients to additional medical or vision therapy, or low vision rehabilitation services when necessary.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery, including conducting follow-up exams.
• Evaluate patients for the presence of systemic diseases such as diabetes that may manifest ocular symptoms; refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients on topics such as visual hygiene, contact lens care, and nutritional supplements.
• Assist with pre-testing patients as required.
• Provide treatment and management of ocular diseases within the scope of Georgia state laws.
• Participate in speaking and presentation opportunities as needed and if available.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, huddles, and training sessions to ensure continuous learning and team cohesion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000 per annum on 4.5 days of work
• Uncapped bonus plan based on production
• 401k match
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance coverage
• $1000 continuing education (CE) allowance
• Professional liability (malpractice) coverage
• Full licensing reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree