At WeCare Eye Group, we are dedicated to empowering our team and providing exceptional eye care to our community. Our mission is to help our patients and each other “See Life’s Special Moments, More Clearly.” We prioritize a supportive work environment where every team member can express their ideas, engage in continuous learning, and take part in decisions that impact their work. With state-of-the-art optometric technology and a culture focused on our core values—Accountable, Aligned, Ethical, Excellent, Community Focused, and Results Driven—we strive to be the most loved and trusted eye care practice.


Position Summary: 
The Associate Optometrist functions as the primary eye care provider for our practice. In this role, you will take on key clinical responsibilities while also embracing opportunities for leadership, mentoring staff members, and contributing to our vision of providing outstanding care. You will be instrumental in fostering a positive patient experience, ensuring quality care, and aligning with our practice’s mission and values.


Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Performance Objectives:
  Conduct Comprehensive Eye Exams: Perform full-scope ethical eye exams utilizing advanced optometric equipment and provide thorough diagnostic interpretation.
• Diagnose and Treat Eye Conditions: Identify and medically manage a wide range of ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, ensuring proper follow-up care and treatment plans.
• Eyeglass Services: Accurately prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses to meet patients’ visual needs, providing thorough explanations of prescriptions.
• Contact Lens Fittings: Skillfully fit, prescribe, and educate patients on contact lenses, including specialty lenses and myopia management solutions.
• Patient Education: Offer comprehensive education on ocular health, preventive care, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term vision health.
• Technology Utilization: Properly interpret and report diagnostic tests, such as Optos, OCT, VF, topography, pachymetry, and retinal and anterior segment photography.
  
  

Leadership and Team Support Objectives:

• Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to support the professional development of fellow staff members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Patient Relations: Establish and maintain strong doctor-patient relationships built on trust, ensuring a high retention rate and a loyal patient base.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with optical associates and administrative staff to enhance patient flow, ensure seamless service, and maximize optical sales through proper education and recommendations.
• Practice Development: Participate in the strategic planning and development of the practice, contributing insights and recommendations to improve service quality and drive patient engagement.
• Community Engagement: Engage actively with the community to promote eye health awareness and the services offered by our practice.

Key Competencies:

• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate superior emotional intelligence when interacting with colleagues and patients, fostering an environment of empathy and understanding.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exhibit strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in clinical situations.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing patient and staff information.
• Current Knowledge: Stay abreast of developments in optometry technology and research, applying knowledge to optimize patient care and treatment methodologies.

Education and Experience:

• Doctorate in Optometry: Completion of a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited college.
• State Licensure: Active Rhode Island State Optometry License (with TX RX Amplified Glaucoma & Controlled Substance Registration required).
• Continuing Education: Meets all required state standards for COPE-approved hours of continuing education annually.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend prolonged periods standing, sitting, or walking. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Perform work with OSHA-required PPE, including COVID-19 PPE.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  
  
  

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, THE WECARE GROUP recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.