What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist Full Time- Float (University Optometry) position at VSP Vision and Careers?
Are you a dynamic optometrist seeking to apply your skills in a rapidly growing practice? University Optometry, a multi-location practice located in Palo Alto, California, is expanding its team by adding a full-time optometrist to support two locations. If you are passionate about providing exceptional eye care, enjoy working with diverse patients, and are seeking a long-term position to grow your career, this is the position for you!
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 practice specializes 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.
What you'll do:
As a full-time floating optometrist, you will focus on providing comprehensive ocular health services while also educating patients to empower them to make informed decisions about their eye care. As part of a passionate, collaborative team, you will leverage state-of-the-art technology, including Optos and OCT, to provide outstanding patient care. In this position, you will play a vital role supporting two different practices, ensuring high-quality vision services across multiple locations. Each day will consist of 8 hours of patient-facing care with 22 available slots, at least 16 of which will be dedicated to exams. This full-time role offers a generous compensation package that includes a production bonus, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, continuing education allowance, and malpractice insurance.
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. The ideal candidate will be able to perform comprehensive exams as well as medical exams, be able to connect with patients and staff, and work between two locations. This position is open to both recent graduates and experienced professionals.
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 pioneering 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.
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 verbal and written communication skills
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.
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