Optometrist
Compensation: Competitive; based on experience
Job Type: Full-time. Flexible on days and start/end times.
Location: Marion, Ohio
We are seeking a licensed Optometrist to join a team-based community health center dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered vision care. This role offers the opportunity to diagnose and treat vision conditions while serving diverse and underserved populations in a collaborative clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations while meeting established productivity goals
- Conduct vision testing and analyze results to diagnose refractive errors and eye diseases (e.g., glaucoma, vision impairment, injury)
- Prescribe corrective lenses and medications as appropriate
- Educate patients on eye health, preventative care, and vision correction options
- Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and compassion
- Analyze and communicate diagnostic results clearly to patients
- Check prescription accuracy and proper fit of corrective lenses
- Utilize ophthalmic equipment properly and report maintenance concerns as needed
- Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care
- Document all examinations, prescriptions, and treatments accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Refer patients to ophthalmology or other specialists when indicated
- Participate in staff development, training, and ongoing professional education
- Work independently under general supervision while adhering to standard clinical protocols
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
- Active, unrestricted state optometry license in good standing
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as an optometrist
- Strong working knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge of testing and treatment for eye injuries and diseases
- Commitment to continuing education and staying current with advancements in optometry
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Medical – Employer Pays 70%
- Dental & Vision coverage
- Short Term Disability /Long Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401K w/ 4% Match
- 4 weeks of PTO
- 7 paid Holidays
- Relocation assistance negotiable
- CME, licensing, DEA, travel reimbursement
- FTCA malpractice coverage