Optometrist

Compensation: Competitive; based on experience

Job Type: Full-time. Flexible on days and start/end times.

Location: Marion, Ohio

We are in search of a licensed Optometrist to become a part of a team-oriented community health center dedicated to providing top-notch, patient-focused vision care. In this position, you will have the chance to diagnose and treat vision conditions while serving a diverse and underserved population in a collaborative clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough eye examinations while meeting productivity goals
• Conduct vision testing and interpret results to diagnose refractive errors and eye diseases
• Prescribe corrective lenses and medications when necessary
• Educate patients on eye health, preventative care, and vision correction options
• Address patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Analyze and communicate diagnostic results clearly to patients
• Verify prescription accuracy and proper fit of corrective lenses
• Operate ophthalmic equipment correctly and report maintenance issues
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care
• Accurately document all examinations, prescriptions, and treatments in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Refer patients to specialists when needed
• Participate in staff development, training, and professional education
• Work independently while following 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 as an optometrist
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
• Current clinical knowledge of testing and treatment for eye injuries and diseases
• Commitment to continuing education and keeping up with optometry advancements

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