Optometrist

AEG Vision • Garland, TX

13d

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 long-term patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist assesses patients’ health and ocular histories, visual needs, and reasons for their visits; explains remediation and treatment options; and hands patients off to support staff with a recap discussion. The role also promotes patient loyalty, the profession of optometry, and Acuity Eyecare Group’s values.

The Optometrist performs vision tests, diagnoses sight problems and eye diseases, prescribes corrective lenses and medications, recommends or provides treatments, and provides pre- and postoperative care for eye surgery patients. The role evaluates patients for conditions such as diabetes and refers them to other healthcare providers when appropriate. Patient counseling includes guidance on eye health and contact lens care, as well as communicating lens recommendations to opticians and other sales staff. The position requires a Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution and passage of all optometric state boards.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and practice to the full capacity of the license.
• Establish long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient care and education.
• Interview patients before examinations to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visits, and visual wants and needs.
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients about options for correcting ametropias and addressing systemic or ocular disease and visual needs.
• Hand patients off to support staff with a recap discussion.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Perform vision tests and analyze results.
• Diagnose sight problems, including nearsightedness and farsightedness, and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation, including brand-specific treatments.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate timeframe.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Communicate appropriate recommendations for lenses, coatings, and designs to opticians and other sales staff.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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