Optometrist – Full-time / Part-time – Private practice – Plattsburgh, NY
Experienced ODs and new graduates are welcome to apply! If you're interested in buying a practice, reach out as well!
About Our Practice
We are seeking a passionate OD to join our full-scope practice. Established over 40 years ago, we proudly serve the residents of Plattsburgh with quality health care in a personalized atmosphere. We are committed to staying at the forefront of eye care by investing in the latest technology and instrumentation. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of life for our patients, their families, and our community in the years ahead.
We support our team by providing resources to expand their industry knowledge and develop their clinical skill set. We invest in continuing education for our doctors and staff. Each doctor at our practice is provided their own exam lane, and our technology features Optovue Avanti OCT and OPD-III wavefront system. We specialize in medical optometry and are equipped to see cases such as:
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Eye Care
- Macular degeneration
- Contact lens care
- & more
Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities
Our new OD will be a welcoming addition to our team and family! You'll use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. The ideal OD candidate is committed to delivering quality patient care, a people person, goal-oriented, and thrives in a team environment.
Our operating hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Thursday and 8 AM to 12 PM Friday. No nights or weekends! Our doctors typically see an exam every 30 minutes.
Your regular duties will include but are not limited to:
- Perform comprehensive eye exams
- Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
- Prescribe corrective lenses
- Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients
- Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
- Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress using EHR
- Handle eyecare emergencies
Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
- Valid state license to practice optometry
Compensation & Benefits
We reward our doctors with competitive salaries (commensurate with experience). Benefits include:
- medical insurance
- malpractice
- workers comp and disability
- dues and licensees
- participation in IRA plan
- up to 1200 for continue education
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 40 hrs of personal time
- paid holidays
- potential for purchasing the practice
About the location:
Plattsburgh is a charming city with a nice sense of community. Located right on Lake Champlain, there are endless amounts of outdoor actives to enjoy including hiking, mountain bike trails, boating, fishing, and more. We located close to Lake Placid, Montreal, Boston, Toronto, and NYC. Plattsburgh is a fantastic place to live, practice, and raise your family. Our practice itself is a well-established and trusted location in the area, and if you're looking to own your own practice, and practice your way, this would be the perfect location to begin!
Whether you are looking for your first opportunity in eye care, or you’re an experienced optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, we look forward to welcoming you to our team! Apply here through Eyes On Eyecare!
Interested in this job? Get in touch with Christine!
