Optometrist – Full-time – Fun Private Practice – No Nights or Weekends – New Paltz, NY
About Our Practice
Harnos Optometry is a full-scope primary care practice nestled in the heart of New Paltz, NY, a vibrant college town in the Hudson Valley known for its outdoor culture, arts scene, and tight-knit community. Our newly renovated office is modern, welcoming, and designed with both patient comfort and provider efficiency in mind.
Our team includes three doctors, a fourth-year SUNY Optometry extern, a practice manager, and a full optical staff. We see patients of all ages with a broad mix of comprehensive care and medical eye disease. The pace is intentional, two patients per hour, so you can actually practice the way you were trained to, without feeling rushed.
New Paltz sits at the foot of the Shawangunk Mountains, about 90 minutes from New York City. It's a place where you can build a meaningful career without sacrificing quality of life. Whether you're drawn to hiking, the local food scene, or simply a slower pace than the city, the Hudson Valley delivers.
Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities
Harnos Optometry is looking for a full-time OD to join our collaborative team in New Paltz, NY. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you'll find a practice that values quality care, a reasonable pace, and a great work environment. Your regular duties will include:
- Perform comprehensive eye exams across a broad patient population
- Diagnose and manage ocular disease
- Prescribe corrective lenses, medications, and treatments tailored to each patient
- Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and optical options
- Collaborate with our optical team on eyewear recommendations
- Document accurately using our EHR system
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
- Valid New York state license to practice optometry (or eligibility to obtain)
- Comfortable with full-scope medical optometry
- Strong patient communication and bedside manner
- Familiarity with EHR systems and medical coding
Compensation and Benefits:
- $70+/hour or 17% of production, whichever is greater
- Sign-on bonus
- 3 weeks PTO and paid holidays
- 401k with 3% employer contribution
- AOA and NYSOA membership dues covered
- License renewal covered
- Medical malpractice covered
- 2 pairs of glasses or annual supply of contacts annually
- Bonus incentives for orthokeratology, specialty contacts, and dry eye
We see two patients per hour across a five-day, seven-hour schedule with a full hour lunch break and no weekends or evenings. If you're looking for a place to build a meaningful career in a beautiful part of New York, we'd love to hear from you.
