Optometrist

VisionWorks
dental insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Indiana, Merrillville
April 29, 2024
First Impressions Optometric Associates, an affiliate of Visionworks , one of the leading providers of eye care services in Indiana , is hiring a FULL TIME/Part Time Optometrist in our Merrillville, IN location 20K Sign-on bonus for Full Time Optometrist Tuition Reimbursement 5K relocation This is a mall location with office hours of 11am - 7pm Must be available for Saturday coverage Pay: $65.00 to $75.00 an hour **negotiable About Us** We are a doctor-owned, patient-centric practice that provides convenient, caring and personalized eyecare to communities across the state of Indiana. Doctors working for Doctors! As an employee of First Impressions Optometric Associates, you can enjoy the benefits of practicing without the hassle of running the business. We handle all of the insurance filling, credentialing, staff hiring and training, without on-call or after-hours work. Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities We are searching for an enthusiastic OD to join our growing practice! You'll use your skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering quality patient care, and is eager to learn and develop their clinical skillset. Your regular duties will include: Perform comprehensive eye exams Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease Prescribe corrective lenses Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients Maintain patient records Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree Valid state license to practice optometry A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills Compensation and Benefits We reward our FT doctors with competitive salaries and generous bonus incentives (commensurate with experience) as well as benefits including: Health insurance Dental insurance Sick time Vacation days Malpractice insurance Continuing education (CE) 401k Benefits If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply Thank you for your time, Cassandra Blackwell OD Recruiter cblackwell@visionworks.com Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.