Associate to Partnership Track!

Job Description

Associate Optometrist with Partnership/Ownership possibility! – Full Scope, 4-Day Work Week in Scenic Susanville, CA!

Escape the city gridlock and thrive in rural Northern California! We are seeking a passionate, full-time Associate Optometrist to join our well-established, full-scope private practice in Susanville, California.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to practice comprehensive, medical-focused optometry with a strong, supportive team, all while enjoying a phenomenal quality of life in a beautiful, outdoors-focused community.

✨ Why Join Our Practice?

Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday) with no late nights, allowing you to fully experience the natural beauty of the region.

Outstanding Compensation: We offer a highly competitive base salary paired with an aggressive production bonus structure that ensures excellent earning potential.

Full Scope of Practice: Utilize your clinical skills to their fullest, providing comprehensive eye exams, managing a wide variety of ocular diseases, and co-managing surgical cases. You'll be equipped with advanced diagnostic technology to deliver the highest quality of care.

Community Impact: Become an essential healthcare provider in a close-knit, underserved rural community where your work truly makes a difference.

👓 Core Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive eye health and vision examinations for patients of all ages.

Diagnose, manage, and treat a diverse range of ocular diseases and conditions.

Prescribe and fit various types of contact lenses and specialty eyewear.

Co-manage pre- and post-operative care with our regional ophthalmic surgery teams.

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Collaborate effectively with our experienced and friendly support staff.

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.

Current and valid Optometry license in the State of California with full scope privileges. 

Commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team spirit.

Experience or interest in full-scope, medical optometry is preferred.

Ready to build a highly rewarding career while gaining back your Fridays? Apply today!

Office

Legacy Optometry is more than just a private practice; it is the sole full-scope comprehensive eye care center within an 80-mile radius in Lassen County, California, making it an indispensable medical resource for the community. We are a high-volume, modern clinic built on a deep 70-year legacy of care in Susanville, with a renewed commitment to innovation and community service.

💡 Our Vision & Core Values

• Mission: Our core mission is to provide the community with quality, individualized, compassionate care.
• Culture: We are a family-oriented, efficient, attentive, and community-centric team. We strive to treat every patient like family.
• Legacy: We are committed to advancing and enhancing the quality of eye care for years to come, building on the foundation set by past pioneers in Lassen County.

🔬 Full Scope & Advanced Care

We provide comprehensive eye care services from infancy to geriatrics, serving as a critical hub for both routine and emergent needs in the region.

• Full-Scope Optometry: Our doctors are trained and licensed to provide full-scope optometric services.
• Medical Focus: Services include diagnosis, treatment, and management of advanced conditions such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and provision of Ocular Emergency Care.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: The clinic is equipped with modern diagnostic tools, including Optomap, Fundus Camera, Virtual Fields, and Optovue OCT.
• Innovation in Access: We have made a significant investment in teleoptometric care, which enhances patient access, ensures scheduling availability, and supports the delivery of excellent primary care five days a week.

👩‍🎓 Education & Growth Environment

As an established practice with strong community ties, we are also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of optometrists:

• Teaching Clinic: Legacy Optometry is an active internship training site for Pacific University College of Optometry.
• Team Support: You will join a dedicated team of staff and experienced doctors, providing a collaborative environment where mutual respect and care are core tenets.

Candidate Description

Our candidate will need to have:

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.

Current and valid Optometry license in the State of California with full scope privileges. 

Commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team spirit.

Experience or interest in full-scope, medical optometry is preferred.

Candidate Requirements

Current and valid Optometry license in the State of California with full scope privileges.