Optometrist (The Optical Center) - Newton, NJ

Newton, sight while making a difference each day. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where the possibilities are endless, The Optical Center in Newton, New Jersey, is where you want to be. Why join us? The Optical Center is a well-established leader in the local optometry community, celebrated for its outstanding eye care services, premium products, and welcoming, family-oriented environment. Serving a wide range of patients, the center provides comprehensive solutions to meet diverse visual needs, ensuring every individual receives superior care. Whether clients need routine eye exams, custom prescription lenses, or advanced treatments, The Optical Center’s cutting-edge technology and expert staff deliver the best possible outcomes. The dedicated team of compassionate professionals consistently prioritizes the health and satisfaction of their patients above all else. What you'll do: In this role, you'll enjoy a well-balanced schedule of both primary eye care and medical testing, seeing approximately 25 to 30 patients per day across 35 to 40 hours per week. Your daily responsibilities include performing comprehensive routine eye exams, contact lens evaluations, medical follow-ups, and pre- and post-operative care. You'll utilize advanced diagnostic technology such as OCT, Optos, visual field testing (VF), non-contact tonometry (NCT), and auto refractors to ensure accurate and thorough patient assessments, offering high-quality care to a diverse patient base. Who you are: You are a passionate and dedicated professional, deeply committed to delivering outstanding eye care and enhancing the vision health of the community. Highly skilled in refractions and contact lens fittings, you confidently address the unique visual needs of patients across all age groups. Thriving in a collaborative environment, you work seamlessly with a talented team to ensure comprehensive patient care and foster a positive workplace culture. Your strong dedication to continuous learning, excellent communication skills, and genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in others’ lives are the driving forces behind your pivotal role in advancing the practice’s reputation and growth. Why you'll love Newton: Living in Newton provides a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience, blending a strong sense of community with all the conveniences of modern life. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and distinctive local charm, Newton offers a peaceful setting that makes it an ideal place to settle down. Families appreciate the city's excellent schools, beautiful parks, and abundant recreational opportunities, ensuring plenty of choices for relaxation and engagement. Newton’s close proximity to shopping centers, restaurants, and everyday amenities allows residents to enjoy comfortable living without compromise. Whether you're exploring Newton’s rich heritage, taking in the scenic beauty of the surrounding area, or taking part in vibrant community events, calling Newton home means embracing a fulfilling and well-rounded lifestyle. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including: Medical and dental insurance Paid time off Matching 401K Minimum Qualifications: Optometry license in the state of New Jersey Preferred Specialties: Highly skilled in refractions and contact lens fittings Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program Providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. 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 designated 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, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. Career Support VSP Network Practices benefit from access to dedicated VSP recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites. VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies. As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people’s lives through better vision. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we’re driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care. When you join our global family of nearly 15,000 teammates, you’re stepping into a world where innovation meets impact. At VSP, we value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment that’s as supportive as it is inspiring. Let’s work together to create a clearer, brighter future—one person at a time. Follow your heart to VSP! #VisionWithHeart