Optometrist – Full Time – Private Practice – Lima, OH

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our team. In this role, you will perform comprehensive eye exams and provide care that maximizes your professional capabilities. You will play a crucial part in our practice's growth by building lasting relationships with patients and educating them about eye health. We are looking for a candidate who is entrepreneurial, collaborative, focused, adaptable, accountable, and resilient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Eye Exams: Perform thorough examinations to assess vision and ocular health.
• Build Patient Relationships: Establish and maintain long-term relationships through exceptional care and patient education.
• Patient Interviews: Gather health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for the visit, and visual needs.
• Recommend and Advise: Provide options for addressing ametropias, systemic and ocular diseases, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Vision Tests: Conduct vision tests and interpret results.
• Treatments: Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Pre/Post-Operative Care: Offer care for patients undergoing eye surgery.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with opticians and sales staff to recommend optimal lenses.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on our community and advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment. Apply today!

Office

About Us:

We are a dynamic and expanding network of optical retail shops that combine Full-Scope Optometry with a well-managed dispensary. Our goal is to bring together top local optical businesses to create a premier environment for both employees and patients. Our mission is to enhance community health by improving vision and appearance, one patient at a time. We are building an exceptional team of experienced professionals to create an outstanding place to work, shop, and receive care.

Candidate Description

A good fit for our staff, patients, and practice would be someone who:

• Patient-Centered: Prioritizes delivering high-quality, personalized care and is committed to addressing the individual needs of each patient.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively with our friendly and efficient team, contributing to a supportive and cooperative work environment.
• Adaptable and Quick Learner: Able to adapt to new technologies and procedures while quickly learning and applying new skills.
• Reliable and Professional: Demonstrates dependability and a strong work ethic, ensuring consistent and professional patient interactions.
• Medically Focused: Has a solid understanding of medically oriented optometry, including managing a range of ocular diseases.
• Flexible: Open to working with a diverse patient population, including those requiring pediatric care, and adaptable to various clinical settings and schedules.

Overall, we seek a dedicated and personable professional who aligns with our commitment to exceptional patient care and integrates seamlessly into our practice culture.

Candidate Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

• Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of all state optometric board examinations