OPTOMETRIST - VISION THERAPY / REHABILITATION / PRIMARY CARE - Mentorship Available
Description & Details
Location: Greenville, SC
Position Type: Full-Time Desired; Open to Part-Time
Compensation: Highly Competitive; Varies with Experience
Reports to: Founder/Optometrist
Hiring Timeline: July-August 2025
At Hopkins Eye Center, we are dedicated to enhancing lives through total wellness eyecare. We are located in Greenvile SC, one of the nation's fastest growing cities!
Our state-of-the-art clinic offers services in Primary and Pediatric Eyecare, Specialty Contact Lens fits (Ortho-K, Sclerals), Dry Eye (IPL, RF), and Vision Rehabilitation (Vision Therapy, Neuro-Optometry). We are seeking an Optometrist who has a background and interest in Vision Therapy / Rehabilitation with a strong desire to transform lives. Mentorship is available!
Join our team and together we can deliver exceptional care that changes lives!
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JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a doctor who can provide services in Primary Eyecare and Vision Therapy. In addition to providing primary eyecare services for all ages, this job will be highly satisfying for the right optometrist who is looking for the following:
- Diverse Patient Population - The doctor will see patients of all ages and needs, including patients with special needs such as Autism, strabismus, brain injuries, and other neurological and/or genetic conditions. The doctor may choose to initially see vision-related learning cases and progressively build to more complex cases.
- Patient-Centered Approach - The doctor will develop individualized treatment and managment plans.
- Advanced Practice Techniques - In addition to accessibility to Optos, OCT, RETeval, NeuroLens, IPL, RF, opportunity to fit specialty CLs, and provide myopia management, the doctor will utilize and learn Vision Rehabiliative and Neuro-Optometric strategies to treat and manage patients with binocular vision and visual processing dysfunctions as well as other neuro-visual disorders.
- Collaborative Environment - The doctor will have opportunities to collaborate with other doctors and vision therapists within the practice, as well as with external practitiioners such as doctors, physical and occupational therapists, and educators.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct Comprehensive Eye Exams / Primary EyeCare Services:
- Perform detailed examinations to diagnose ocular health and visual problems, refractive errors, prescribe medications and/or glasses accordingly
- Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and technologies
- Refer internally for more specialized functional vision testing when indicated.
2. Conduct Specialized Functional Vision Evaluations to determine need for Vision Therapy and/or Neuro-Optometric care:
- Optometric Developmental Evaluation
1. Sensory-Motor Evaluation
2. Visual-Information Processing Evaluation
- Strabismus Evaluation
- Neuro-Optometric Evaluation
- Prescribe glasses to improve visual functon and comfort accordingly
3. Develop and Implement Vision Therapy Programs and Strategies:
- Implement visual rehabilitative strategies to improve visual comfort and function
- Create custom therapy programs to improve visual function
- Monitor patient progress and and modify treatment plans accordingly
- Collaborate closely with internal Vision Therapists, and external healthcare providers accordingly, to develop care plans.
4. Patient Education and Counseling:
- Educate patients and parents on conditions, need for glasses or multiple pairs if indicated.
- Provide patients and families guidance on managing visual and cognitive challenges.
- Educate on preventative and other supportive measures, and importance of regular follow ups.
5. Document and Follow-Up:
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive follow up and referrals
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current state licensure to practice optometry in South Carolina.
- Ability to see at least 2 primary care encounters per hour (more time is allotted for specialized functional vision evaluations)
- Basic knowledge of how to perform binocular vision testing (Cover tests, phorometry, etc)
- Knowledge of how to use retinoscope, lens racks, and prism bars
- Advanced training in Vision Therapy and Neuro-Optometry is preferred, but not necessary. Mentorship is available.
1. Experience:
- Any amount of clinical experience is welcomed.
- New optometry school graduates with hands-on experience providing Vision Therapy at a rotation site are welcomed.
- Experience in developing and implementing vision therapy protocols is a plus.
2. Technical Proficiency:
- Knowledge of how to use a retinoscope, lens racks, and prism bars is a must.
- Familiarity with modern diagnostic and treatment technologies in optometry.
- Ability or desire to learn how to operate and interpret results from specialized vision therapy and neuro-optometric testing and therapeutic equipment.
3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
• Excellent patient communication and team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
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DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
- Strong interest and desire to transform lives through optometric care beyond didactic education
- Interest and motivation to continually learn and incorporate the latest research and techniques in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Experience or interest in teaching and mentoring is a plus
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BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package (retirement plan, paid time off).
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support.
• A supportive and friendly, collaborative work environment and staff with modern facilities.
• Opportunities to be involved in community outreach.
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TIME FRAME
- End of July, Early August 2025
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ABOUT GREENVILLE, SC
Why Greenville, SC?
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville is one of the Southeast’s most vibrant and fastest-growing cities and offers an exceptional quality of life. It is a warm, welcoming city that combines small-town charm with big-city amenities. Greenville has an award-winning downtown, scenic parks like Falls Park on the Reedy, a thriving food and arts scene, and abundant outdoor recreation. Additionally, the city has top-rated public and private schools, safe neighborhoods, family-friendly parks, trails, and events. All this makes Greenville a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and adventure for professionals and families. Greenville is an ideal place to raise a family and grow your career! Come join our team and secure a job with high satisfaction!
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HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit resume and cover letter to Dr Rose Hopkins at drrose@hopkinseyecenter.com
For Subject Line, please use: ‘Optometrist – Vision Therapy Application’
