Optometrist - Full Time - Stockton, CA
About the Practice
Stockton Optometry and Downtown Optometry are well-respected practices in Stockton, California, known for their exceptional care and commitment to a loyal patient base. Established in 1982 by Dr. David J. Benkle, our practices have earned a strong reputation for personalized and expert care that ensures long-lasting vision health. We offer a wide range of services, including advanced diagnostic testing, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye treatments, and more. We are now looking for an Optometrist to join our team and help continue our tradition of excellence.
Why You’ll Love Stockton
Stockton is a vibrant, diverse city in California’s Central Valley, offering a rich cultural experience and access to stunning natural beauty. Located along the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to destinations like Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and Sequoia National Park. The city also boasts a thriving art scene with museums, theaters, live music, and year-round farmer’s markets. With a mild climate year-round and proximity to major California cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Monterey Bay, Stockton offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.
What You’ll Do:
As an Optometrist, you’ll work in a supportive and team-oriented environment, providing exceptional care to a diverse patient base. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing and managing ocular conditions, and implementing treatment plans. Our ideal candidate will have experience with scleral lens fittings, keratoconus, glaucoma management, and dry eye treatments. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, and you will play a key role in patient education and the introduction of new services, including a planned dry eye lab.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages.
- Manage a diverse range of ocular conditions, including myopia, glaucoma, keratoconus, and dry eye.
- Fit specialty lenses, including scleral lenses.
- Provide patient education on eye health, treatment options, and preventative care.
- Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to enhance patient care, including OCT, imaging systems, and automated refraction.
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the practice, with potential for future ownership.
What You’ll Need:
- Experienced Professional: A licensed Optometrist with myopia management experience, glaucoma certification, and a strong background in specialty contact lenses (e.g., scleral lenses).
- Dry Eye Expertise: Experience or knowledge in dry eye treatment modalities such as IPL and LLLT is a plus.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: A business-minded individual who is eager to grow and invest in their future, with an interest in practice ownership.
- Patient-Centered: A compassionate provider who enjoys working with a diverse patient population and upholding the practice’s tradition of excellent care.
- Spanish Fluency (Preferred): Ability to conduct exams in Spanish
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active Optometry license in the state of California.
- Experience with myopia management and glaucoma certification.
- Proficient in scleral lens fittings.
- Knowledge of dry eye treatments, including IPL and LLLT.
- Comfortable working with specialty contact lenses.
Why You’ll Love this Opportunity
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation based on experience and certifications.
- Practice Ownership Opportunity: Grow your career with potential future practice partnership or ownership.
- Innovative Technology: Work with cutting-edge technology, including Centervue Solix OCT, Myah Topographer, Eidon Wide-Field Camera, iCare Tonometer, and more.
- Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team that values patient care and continuous professional development.
- Impactful Role: Contribute to a well-established practice while shaping the future of eye care in the community.
Ready to take your career to the next level with a well-established practice that offers both professional growth and ownership potential? Join our team at Stockton Optometry and Downtown Optometry and make a lasting impact on our patients’ eye health, while advancing your career in a rewarding and supportive environment. Your next opportunity starts here!
We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Apply today here through Eyes On Eyecare®!
