Situated in the picturesque town of Grass Valley, California, Chan Family Optometry is seeking an Associate Optometrist to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to protect and enhance the precious gift of sight while making a significant impact on the community daily. For devoted professionals seeking a long-term career opportunity, Chan Family Optometry would love to hear from you!
Why join us?
Since its establishment in 1978, Chan Family Optometry has built a stellar reputation for providing top-tier eye care services, exceptional products, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The practice offers a comprehensive range of optometric solutions, including routine eye exams, personalized prescription lenses, and specialized treatments for ocular diseases and advanced contact lens fittings. Equipped with the latest optical technology, the practice ensures precise diagnoses and optimal outcomes for every patient. With a strong commitment to community engagement, Chan Family Optometry works to enhance the vision health of the local population. Employees enjoy a balanced lifestyle with no weekend or on-call duties, allowing them to fully appreciate the quality of life.
You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation of $130,000-$195,000 depending on experience
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Production bonus
- Malpractice insurance
- Continuing education allowance
- Partnership opportunity
What you’ll do:
As an Associate Optometrist, you'll provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. This includes managing ocular diseases like glaucoma, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye syndrome. You'll offer pediatric and adult eye exams, fit contact lenses, and handle routine vision care such as refractions and prescription updates. Working with a skilled team, you'll use advanced technology like Oculus Keratograph, OptiLight IPL, Optos, OCT, and Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field to treat approximately 14 patients daily. This full-time role involves up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or on-call duties. A part-time position may also be considered.
Who you are:
You're a passionate and dedicated individual with a deep commitment to providing exceptional eye care and improving the vision health of the community. You are highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. The ideal candidate has glaucoma certification and possesses a strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Why you'll love Grass Valley:
Grass Valley, a charming town nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, is one of the region’s most treasured Gold Rush towns, with a history dating back to the 1800s. Situated conveniently between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, this vibrant town seamlessly blends the past with the present, offering residents a unique and convenient living experience. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, skiing, biking, rafting, or water sports, Grass Valley boasts a plethora of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The historical downtown area features shopping, dining, art, music, dance, theatre, year-round markets, and cultural events—there's always something to enjoy. Known for its excellent school system and safe neighborhoods, Grass Valley is an ideal place to practice optometry and an exceptional location to call home.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed in California with glaucoma certification
- Doctor of optometry degree
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This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.
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