Li and Liao Optometry strives to deliver the best quality of life by providing the finest vision care for the entire family. As a multi-location practice serving the Bakersfield communities and beyond, the business is thriving, and a long-term opportunity is on the horizon for the right Associate Optometrist. If you’re dedicated to a career of helping individuals and enhancing their vision, and you want to work with industry experts in a warm and caring environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, surrounded by natural beauty, Bakersfield is known for its rich agriculture and energy production. With a vibrant mix of arts, culture, local wine, cuisines, and entertainment, there is plenty to explore, from the Bakersfield Museum of Art to the Fox Theater in the heart of downtown. Bakersfield is also a gateway to the great outdoors—with access to iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Forrest, visitors and residents can easily explore a vast trail system and natural surroundings. Its proximity to some of California’s most visited destinations—the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and a variety of picturesque coastal towns, making it an ideal location to practice and a wonderful place to call home.
About Li and Liao Optometry
Li and Liao Optometry is a leading provider of optometric services and vision care products, serving Kern County since 2001. With three thriving practices in Bakersfield's central, northwest, and southwest areas, patients can expect unparalleled eye care services no matter the location. To help patients achieve and maintain clear vision for years to come, the practice specializes in glaucoma management, myopia management, dry eye disease, keratoconus, and specialty contact lenses. Each practice location is conveniently located in Bakersfield and easily accessible to major freeways, highways, and many high-end living communities. To help support business growth, Li and Liao Optometry is looking to add an Associate Optometrist to the team of 30 professionals.
The practice uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and vision correction products to diagnose and treat a wide array of ocular conditions. Fully suited with top-of-the-line optical equipment, the team utilizes Marco refraction, Optos, Oculus Meibography, topography, optical coherence tomography, Lumenis IPL, and visual fields technology, and Neurolens tech. Patients enjoy an upscale ambiance while browsing over 1,000 designer frames from the optical boutique—plus, the Opticians work closely with the patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle, and vision needs.
About the Full-Time Associate Optometrist Opening
Li and Liao Optometry is seeking a full-time Associate Optometrist passionate about serving patients to provide top-quality eye care. You’ll work 32 to 40 hours a week and perform comprehensive patient care to a diverse group of patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions—approximately 14 to 20 comprehensive exams are performed daily. As the practice is fully staffed, Optometric Technicians perform pretesting, and a medical scribe is available to assist during exams, enabling doctors to spend quality time with patients. Li and Liao Optometry is looking for a personable team player who enjoys working alongside other doctors and can build lasting patient relationships to drive business growth. A candidate bilingual in Spanish will be an asset to the team.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will want to develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.
The minimum qualifications include:
- Optometry license in the state of California
The preferred qualifications include:
- Spanish bilingual
As an employee of the practice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- $600/day, 3 or 5 day work week, plus incentive bonuses
- Blue Shield HMO/PPO medical insurance plan
- Three weeks of paid time off for new hires (increases up to four weeks)
- 401(k) and profit share
- Malpractice license fees
- Continuing education stipend
- No weekends or evening, Flex work schedule w 6 days off every 2 weeks. Work M/T/W, off Th/F/S/S/M/T; then work W/Th/F, Off S/S; Rinse and Repeat
- Relocation Bonus
- Annual Retention bonus
- Loan Repayment Program
