Optometrist (Bayhead Eye Centre) - Sanford, FL

Company: Samaritan's Purse
Location: Sanford
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

An excellent full-time opportunity is now available for an Optometrist at Bayhead Eye Centre, located in Sanford, Florida.Why you should apply Committed to providing patients with the highest level of professional eye care through expert professionals, prompt and friendly service, and top-quality products is the mission of Bayhead Eye Centre. As this established practice continues to grow, there is a fantastic opportunity available for the right team player. If you're a well-versed Optometrist looking for a long-term opportunity to practice full-scope optometry and elevate your career, this is the place for you!Year-round sunshine, endless enjoyment, and world-class entertainment are just a few benefits of the Sunshine State. Conveniently located halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Sanford lies on the south shore of the beautiful Lake Monroe-waterfront backdrops, picturesque scenes, natural beauty, brick-lined streets, Victorian homes, and towering oak trees are just a few unique assets of this lovely town. Sanford is also full of rich history, featuring a historic downtown with many elegant storefronts, unique shops, eateries, art galleries, and iconic sights. Orlando, also known as the theme park capital of the world, is conveniently accessible-full of new events and exciting places to explore. Sanford's proximity to Orlando International Airport-just 30 miles-is another reason this area is an idyllic place to call home. -About Bayhead Eye CentreThis locally-owned boutique eye center has served the Sanford community for over 40 years. Within the last year, the practice has transitioned to new ownership while maintaining the legacy service clients have known for decades. In addition to providing full-scope primary eye care for young children through elderly adults, the professionals offer specialties in medical co-management, cataract evaluations, and diabetic eye care. To help support ongoing business growth, the practice is looking to add an Optometrist to the team of 13 professionals. -This tech-forward practice utilizes state-of-the-art vision care technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. The practice is well-appointed with automated optical equipment and behind-the-scenes functional technology, including optical coherence tomography, retinal photography, and visual fields. A team of optometric professionals supports an efficient patient flow, enabling the doctors to focus on patient-centric care. The Opticians provide personalized assistance to help customers select the proper frames tailored to medical needs and fashion preferences-plus, an on-site finish lab is available to serve patients conveniently.About the Optometrist Opening Bayhead Eye Centre is seeking an Optometrist with excellent patient communication skills and who is comfortable diagnosing common eye conditions. You'll provide comprehensive vision services, recommend vision-enhancing products, promote good eye health through patient education, and maintain precise and complete charting-on average, 18 to 24 patients are cared for daily. The position is full-time; weekends are not required. The practice is seeking a team player interested in a long-term opportunity to grow with the practice. A candidate with experience in contact lens fittings and ocular diseases will be an asset to the team-Spanish-speaking capabilities are a plus.This is an excellent opportunity to learn from other Optometrists in a supportive environment and care for diverse patients and conditions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.Minimum qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of FloridaPreferred qualifications:
  • Contact lens fittings
  • Surgical co-management for cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic eye care
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Dry eyes
  • Spanish-speaking capabilitiesBayhead Eye Centre is offering the following benefits:
    • Competitive base pay
    • Production bonus
    • Simple IRA with company match
    • No weekends requiredSpecial Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. -VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. -We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.As a regular part of doing business,---VSP---Vision ("VSP")---collects many different types of---personal information, including protected health information, about our---audiences, including---members, doctors,---clients, brokers, business partners,---and---employees.--- VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

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