Optometrist

AEG Vision • Cocoa, FL

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About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye examinations for Acuity Eyecare Group and practices to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by building patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist evaluates patients’ health and ocular histories, vision needs, and reasons for their visits, then explains and recommends options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs. The role also coordinates with support staff and promotes patient loyalty and the values of Acuity Eyecare Group.

The Optometrist performs vision tests, diagnoses sight problems and eye diseases, and prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications. They may recommend or provide vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation, provide pre- and postoperative care for eye surgery patients, evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes, and refer them to other healthcare providers when appropriate. They counsel patients on eye health and contact lens care and communicate lens and technology recommendations to opticians and other sales staff.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and perform vision tests; analyze the results.
• Establish long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient care and education.
• Interview patients before examinations to determine their health and ocular history, medical issues, reason for the visit, and visual wants and needs.
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients about options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs.
• Recap discussions with patients when handing them off to support staff.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, such as examining patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate time frame.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, coatings, and designs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree