Optometrist - Private Practice- 4 Days/Week - Poughkeepsie, NY
New grads and experienced optometrists are welcome to apply!
About the Practice
Our practice is seeking an Optometrist to join our passionate team four days per week! Located in the Poughkeepsie Galleria, our dedicated team of doctors provides high-quality care to patients of all ages.
We are looking for two friendly, motivated, and energetic Optometrists to join our practice!
About the Optometrist Position
As an Optometrist in our practice, your regular duties will include:
- Perform comprehensive eye exams
- Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
- Prescribe corrective lenses
- Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
- Handle eyecare emergencies
- Diagnosing and managing eye conditions such as dry eye and conjunctivitis
Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
- Valid NY state license to practice optometry
- Interest in working with patients of all ages
- Average patient load of 15-20 per day
- Team player and self-starter with strong personal ethics and character
- Great chairside manner
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Opportunity: You will gain invaluable and diverse experience by working with patients of all ages and handling a diverse set of eyecare needs.We our pre-tester, our doctors will be able to do what they 're passionate about and get straight to providing quality eyecare!
- Environment: Our welcoming team and warm, friendly environment will make you feel right at home! Our two current doctors have been at our store since 1987 which speaks volumes to what a great environment it is, as well as our huge database of returning patients! Additionally, we believe in taking care of our staff in the same way that we care for our patients, so our doctors only have to work two weekends of the month so that they can maintain a healthy work-life balance! We also offer a competitive salary with a potential for production bonus, and benefits including 50% coverage of health insurance and PTO!
- Location: Located in the scenic Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie has an abundance of outdoor activities at your fingertips, such as hiking and biking trails galore. Poughkeepsie offers the best of both worlds, as you can enjoy all the benefits of living in the nature-filled Hudson Valley while being just a short, 2 hour train ride from New York City! Our practice is centrally located within the mall, which is a very busy and popular shopping area, just down the road from Marist College and Vassar College. Poughkeepsie is a great place for both recent graduates and families to live!
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!
