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Are you an Optometrist looking to utilize your dynamic skill set with a growing practice? Located in Palo Alto, California, University Optometry is looking to expand the team by adding a full-time Optometrist. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional eye care, enjoy working with diverse patients, and seek a long-term practice to grow your career, this position offers the chance to make a genuine difference in your community.

Why join us?

University Optometry has been serving the Palo Alto area for 53 years and is well known for providing residents and families with exceptional eye care services. The team of dedicated professionals prioritize comprehensive vision care, offering a wide range of services to address all aspects of eye health. The professionals specialize in managing primary eye care, specialty contact lens fittings, geriatric care, and management of ocular diseases. Through the combination of a caring team of professionals, exemplary service, and cutting-edge technologies, the business continues to grow and is seeking an Optometrist to join the team of highly trained professionals.

What you'll do:

As a dedicated and full-time Optometrist, you'll focus on providing comprehensive optometry services to ensure your patients' optimal ocular health. Your role goes beyond diagnosis and treatment; you'll take the time to educate your patients about ocular well-being, empowering them with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their eye care. Supported by a dedicated team and equipped with the latest technology, you can concentrate solely on delivering top-notch patient care. To support your diagnostic excellence, you'll utilize advanced technology to guarantee the best possible outcomes for each individual. This rewarding full-time position offers a Monday through Friday schedule.

Who we're seeking:

You're a dynamic and versatile Optometrist who excels within a clinical, fast-paced setting and can adapt quickly to any environment. As a highly skilled and motivated professional, you're strongly committed to preserving and enhancing both ocular and systemic health, providing patients with optimal vision for years to come. This position requires exceptional leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and genuine compassion for patient well-being. Your dedication and contributions will undoubtedly shape the future success of the practice. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why you'll love Palo Alto:
Palo Alto offers a vibrant lifestyle with a mix of urban and suburban charm. The city is known for its innovative companies, stunning parks, and excellent schools. With its proximity to the bustling life of Silicon Valley and San Francisco, residents enjoy both tranquility and excitement. The diverse dining and cultural scene, along with top-notch amenities, makes Palo Alto a highly desirable place to live—plus, its rich history and innovative spirit truly set it apart.

Special note about this opportunity:

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, the hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.