Optometrist – Full-time – Private practice – 5201 N "G" St, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
About Our Practice
Gelman Vision is a private practice located in McAllen, TX. The clinic is owned by board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Rachel Gelman, who is the sole practitioner in the office. Dr. Gelman is a fellowship-trained cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialist. Most of the surgeries performed by Dr. Gelman include cataract surgery, clear lens exchange, LASIK, and cornea surgeries including pterygium excisions and cornea transplants. As the only cornea transplant surgeon in the Rio Grande Valley, our practice sees a high volume of diseases and conditions of the cornea.
Our office has 1 practice administrator, 4 ophthalmic technicians, 4 receptionists and 1 insurance verifier.
Though our practice is located in McAllen, we see patients from the entire Rio Grand Valley area, which has a population of almost 1.5 million. Many of our patients are primarily Spanish-speaking, therefore being able to speak Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement. We have translator services able to assist when needed.
We are looking for an optometrist who would be able to perform comprehensive dilated eye exams for our patients, refractive surgery evaluations (including cataract, clear lens exchange and LASIK evaluations), and also postoperative exams and refractions. We offer our patients the Light Adjustable Lens, which requires postop refractions and Light Delivery Device (LDD) treatments. Training is available for the LDD treatments.
At Gelman Vision, our priorty is quality and customized patient eye care and patient satisfaction. Our physician and staff are highly trained and committed to fostering excellence in eye care, while creating a welcoming environment for our patients, and maintaining constant communication and repsect with each other.
Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities
We are searching for a talented OD to join our growing practice! 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, and is eager to learn and develop their clinical skillset. Your regular duties will include:
- 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
- Perform Light Delivery Device (LDD) treatments for patients with a Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)
- Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
- Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress
- Handle eyecare emergencies
- Ability to fit and prescribe specialty contact lens (such as sclerals, RGPs and hybrids) preferred but not required
Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
- Valid state license to practice optometry
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
- Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills
Compensation and Benefits
We reward our doctors with competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) as well as benefits including:
- Health insurance
- Sick time
- Vacation days
- Malpractice insurance
- Continuing education (CE)
Whether you are looking for your first opportunity in eyecare, 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!
