Optometrist (Hiring Immediately)

The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing and managing ocular eye disease, and prescribing corrective lenses. The ideal candidate will have a robust ocular disease knowledge base, a strong commitment to clinical care, and a passion for improving the vision and overall health of our patients. Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle. The duties include, but are not limited to

• Lead the growth of a new Optometry services
• Create a positive work environment
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations across all age groups
• Diagnose and manage a wide variety of ocular diseases and visual system disorders
• Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and amblyopia
• Perform and interpret various diagnostic testing and imaging
• Fundus photography, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography
• Prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses
• Surgical co-management with ophthalmology
• Educate patients on proper eye care practices and preventive measures
• Collaborate and co-manage with other specialties to ensure integrated patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Stay current with advancements in eye care through continuing education
• Assist with hiring and training staff
• Speak at provider meetings, diabetic focus groups, community events, etc.
• Skills / Abilities / Education / Experience
• An active license to practice optometry in the State of South Carolina
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• A minimum of one year of optometry experience is required.
• BLS / CPR certification is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• A valid driver's license is required
• Hours

Full-time, Monday Friday

• Location

Pee Dee Region, South Carolina. Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle.

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

_CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status._

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

• Society Hill, SC 29593 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Society Hill, SC 29593 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person