Optometrist (Corinth Eye Clinic & Weeden Eye Clinic) - Corinth & New Albany, MS

VSP Vision•Rancho Cordova, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Corinth Eye Clinic and Weeden Eye Clinic are seeking an Associate Optometrist to provide compassionate, comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages at their clinics in Corinth and New Albany, Mississippi. The practice offers routine eye examinations and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, as well as full-scope medical optometry, including diabetic eye exams, glaucoma evaluations, retinal assessments, eye pressure monitoring, dry eye and ocular surface care, cataract postoperative care, YAG laser services, Nuro Lens, and myopia control. The optometrist will develop personalized treatment plans, educate patients about eye health and prevention, and coordinate referrals to ophthalmologists and other specialists when needed. The role includes maintaining accurate and timely electronic health records, protecting patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, supporting quality reporting and regulatory requirements, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement. The optometrist will collaborate with opticians, technicians, front office staff, and other healthcare professionals while balancing an efficient schedule with attentive patient care. The role also supports the practice’s growth plans, including expanding medical eye care and dry eye services, developing cosmetic and aesthetic offerings, keeping current with technology and treatments, strengthening patient and referral relationships, and contributing ideas to improve patient experience, clinical efficiency, and practice growth. The stated schedule is 35–40 hours, with a patient volume of 25–30 patients per doctor. The clinics describe their work as guided by a Christian mission to love and serve patients regardless of background or financial circumstances.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree.
Mississippi license.
Clinical skill and confidence in diagnosing and managing medical eye conditions beyond routine vision care.
Compassionate bedside manner and ability to build trust with patients.
Attention to detail in examinations, patient charts, and follow-up.
Collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to strengthening the practice.

Nice To Haves

A growth-oriented mindset and interest in expanding dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and aesthetic services.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, including routine examinations and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Diagnose and manage medical eye conditions, including diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and other ocular health conditions.
Conduct diabetic eye exams and retinopathy monitoring, glaucoma evaluations and eye pressure checks, and retinal assessments.
Treat dry eye and other ocular surface conditions.
Develop personalized treatment plans and educate patients about eye health and preventive care.
Coordinate referrals to ophthalmologists and other specialists when needed.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records documenting medical histories, examination findings, testing and imaging results, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
Protect patient confidentiality and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Support MIPS participation when applicable, quality reporting and performance benchmarks, Medicare and other insurance documentation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement.
Collaborate with opticians, technicians, front office staff, and other healthcare professionals, communicating clearly and balancing schedule efficiency with personalized care.
Help expand comprehensive medical eye care and advanced dry eye services, and contribute to developing cosmetic and aesthetic services.
Stay current with emerging technologies and treatments and help strengthen patient and referral relationships.
Share ideas to improve the patient experience, clinical efficiency, and practice growth.