Optometrist job in Hickory, NC - $200K Potential

$20K Sign On Bonus | $200K total income achievable. | 4 Day Work Week Option | Hickory, NC Ranked Top 60 Places to Live in the U.S. | Optometrist Job in Hickory, NC. | Join a private, doctor owned ophthalmology practice. | Large, Growing Group. | Patients love this practice and so will you!  -  NEW GRADS INVITED TO INQUIRE!

“I joined this practice because of the talented surgeons and the reviews my patients gave after visiting this team for surgical care. Patients always raved about how kind the staff were to them and how they felt listened to. I wanted to work for a company whose number one focus was patient care and one who worked well with local O.D.s. Working for this group has been such a great pleasure and has allowed me to grow even more as an OD. The team we have is top notch and I always feel heard and appreciated by the leadership team. I just wish I had found this opportunity sooner!” - Optometrist on staff.

Hickory, North Carolina ranks among the best places to live in the state and the most affordable metros in America, according to a new report released by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News analyzed the 150 most populous metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market, and provide a high quality of life. With a low cost of living, the Hickory MSA ranked No. 4 in "Most Affordable Places to Live" in the United States. This ranking is based on the median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying homeowners of each metro area. In addition to ranking among the most affordable places to live, Hickory ranked No. 5 in Best Places to Live in North Carolina and No. 52 overall in Best Places to Live in the United States.

About the Practice:

Our successful, private, large Ophthalmology / Optometry group, located in Hickory, NC, is a quality focused practice searching for a collaborative, skilled Optometrist. Since 1969, we have been serving multiple communities by achieving exemplary clinical outcomes and providing unparalleled experiences for patients, employees, and families.

The incoming optometrist will have the opportunity to be mentored by seasoned surgeons who provide world-class care in their community. Our highly trained team of 13 board certified ophthalmologists includes 7 fellowship trained sub-specialists. Services and specialties include comprehensive eye care, cataracts, glaucoma, refractive procedures (iLASIK), corneal disorders, retinal disorders, pediatric vision disorders, oculo-facial plastics (functional and aesthetic services) and optical.

We provide service in four North Carolina locations: Hickory, Lenoir, Boone, Lincolnton, and a 3 OR Surgery Center within its 92,000 square foot Hickory building, patients receive the ultimate in state-of -the-art ophthalmic services.

Highlights Include:

·       Excellent Base salary and Generous Bonuses (A hardworking Optometrist can earn $200K here.)

·       Sign On Bonus of $20K

·       Loan Repayment Option

·       Stipend Option

·       Young ODs in training can work as a Super-tech until you pass the North Carolina boards

·       4- and 5-Day Work Week Options

·       Medical and Primary Care Optometry Role

·       Collegial, Collaborative Team

·       Great Mentoring - 13 Ophthalmologists with 7 fellowship-trained sub-specialists

·       Very Lucrative Optical Bonus Too!

·       Fully trained support staff with 1 scribe and 2 techs available for you

·       Outstanding staff

Generous benefits:

·       Vacation Pay

·       Holiday pay

·       CME Days

·       Medical insurance

·       Dental insurance

·       401k + Profit Sharing

·       Life insurance

·       Disability insurance

Hickory, NC is nestled in a beautiful location, providing an excellent quality of life and relatively low cost of living. Western North Carolina offers tremendous diversity all within driving distance, including the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains with several ski resorts, gorgeous hiking trails and views, both NC and SC beaches, and large metropolitan cities such as Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Asheville.

Education And Experience

·       Doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree or in progress

·       North Carolina Optometry Board license or planning to take it

Essentials Skills And Abilities - NOTE: NEW GRAD ODs ARE INVITED TO APPLY!

·       Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

·       In-depth knowledge and skills of optometry essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.

·       Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations including visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit lam examination, lensometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and other relevant examination components.

·       Demonstrated ability to perform subjective refractions for ophthalmology patients.

·       Skilled at providing directions, instructions, information, and guidance to less experienced staff members.

·       Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with staff, physicians, and members of our healthcare community.

·       Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

·       Perform thorough routine eye exams.

·       Perform pre- and post-operative checks.

·       Identify patients' visual acuity, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.

·       Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.

·       Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.

·       Refer patients with ocular pathology and/or surgical needs to ophthalmologists as indicated

·       Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.

·       Promote eye health by teaching patients proper eye care techniques.

·       Identify and assess eye defects and diseases commensurate with skills and scope of practice.

·       Record all diagnosis and treatment plans, including referrals and therapeutic prescriptions.

·       Perform some administrative duties as required.

CONTACT: 
To learn more about this great Optometrist opportunity, reach out to Drew Caldwell at OjO, Ophthalmology jobs Online: Drew@ojonline.net. All inquiries are confidential.

Our job matching services are free for job-seeking candidates.

Responsibilities

·       Perform thorough routine eye exams.

·       Perform pre- and post-operative checks.

·       Identify patients' visual acuity, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.

·       Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.

·       Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.

·       Refer patients with ocular pathology and/or surgical needs to ophthalmologists as indicated

·       Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.

·       Promote eye health by teaching patients proper eye care techniques.

·       Identify and assess eye defects and diseases commensurate with skills and scope of practice.

·       Record all diagnosis and treatment plans, including referrals and therapeutic prescriptions.

·       Perform some administrative duties as required.