Optometrist

National Vision • Casa Grande, AZ

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About The Position

The Optometrist provides primary eye care, helping patients maintain and protect their vision. The role may also serve as an important first point of contact with the healthcare system, identifying eye findings that can indicate broader health concerns. Optometrists are empowered to provide high-quality care and can choose from flexible work schedule options, including weekend flexibility and days-off options. The practice has adjusted office hours on several days each week to provide more evening free time. On select Saturdays, the practice offers a base rate of $1,000 per day.

The position involves managing ocular disease to the optometrist’s comfort level. Patient care may include treating corneal ulcers and uveitis, evaluating red eye, diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, removing foreign bodies, and diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes, and retinal detachments.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited School of Optometry.
• State license to practice Optometry in the state of practice, or eligibility to become licensed as a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary eye care and help patients maintain and protect their vision.
• Manage ocular disease to the optometrist’s comfort level.
• Treat corneal ulcers and uveitis.
• Evaluate red eye.
• Diagnose diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
• Remove foreign bodies.
• Diagnose macular disease, retinal holes, and retinal detachments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential of up to $30,000 per year.
• $1,000 per day on select Saturdays.
• Professional liability insurance coverage.
• Optometry license reimbursement.
• Employer-provided student loan repayment program of up to $12,000 per year at select offices.
• Annual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved continuing education.
• Retirement savings programs with employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Personal financial wellness and planning services.
• Flexible work schedules.
• No on-call or late evening hours.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Paid holidays and personal time off.
• Paid FMLA leave of absence.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent care.
• Basic life insurance with supplemental life insurance options.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Career and development paths.

What This Job Offers

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