Optometrist - Part Time

Job Description

JOIN OUR NEW ROCKLIN CLINIC- Opening 03/2027!!

This is an opportunity to provide comprehensive eye care while working alongside an integrated care team committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved communities.

Salary: $154,500-$185,450 (based on Full Time)

Schedule: Part Time, between Monday-Friday

*Higher compensation may be available for direct, relatable experience*

Benefit Highlights (will Be Prorated For Part Time)

• Employer-paid Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision): 100% for employee and 80% for dependents.
• 17 Vacation Days, 11 Paid Holidays, 8 Days Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Retirement Plan with 6% match
• CME allowance, DEA fee waiver and low patient to provider ratio
  
  

Duties

• Provide comprehensive eye exams, diagnose visual and ocular conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans using corrective lenses, vision therapy, and pharmacological treatment approaches.
• Deliver high-quality diabetic eye care and preventative services, emphasizing early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy through available technology and resources.
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and appropriate specialty referrals.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the Optometry Department, including inventory oversight, equipment maintenance, quality assurance of prescription lenses, and continuous service improvement.
• Educate patients and staff on eye health, preventative care, and treatment options while promoting Chapa-De's mission, values, and commitment to culturally responsive care.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Licensed to practice optometry in the state of California with an Optometric Doctorate (O.D.) Degree
• 1 years optometrist experience
• Current CPR certificate.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
  
  

About Us: Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA.

Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).

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