Optometrist

National Vision•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The Optometrist provides primary eye care, helping patients maintain and improve their vision and serving as an important point of contact with the healthcare system. The role includes evaluating and managing ocular conditions, with optometrists reporting substantial exposure to anterior and posterior segment pathology. Doctors manage ocular disease to their comfort level. Flexible work schedule packages are available, including options for weekend flexibility and days off. The practice has revised office hours on several days per week and offers no on-call or late evening hours.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
State-licensed to practice optometry, or eligible for state licensure as a new graduate, in the state where the doctor will practice.

Responsibilities

Provide primary eye care and prescribe contact lenses and eyeglasses.
Manage ocular disease to the optometrist’s comfort level.
Treat corneal ulcers and uveitis, and manage red eye.
Diagnose diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular disease, retinal holes, and retinal detachments.
Remove foreign bodies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential 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 with employer contribution.
Personal financial wellness and planning services.
Medical and dental coverage.
Paid holidays and personal time off.
Paid FMLA leave of absence.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible Spending Accounts, including medical and dependent care.
Basic life insurance with supplemental life insurance options.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible work schedules.
No on-call or late evening hours.