Lifetime Eyecare has a thriving location in the beautiful city of Newton, North Carolina and a thriving sister practice in Vision Center of Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC —just outside of Charlotte. Both locations have well established roots in the community. Just check out their Google reviews! Looking for a personable, patient-focused Optometrist to join our team. If you want to join a successful team that values work-life balance and the opportunity to advance your career, you’ll want to apply to this new opening!

Why join us?
Lifetime Eyecare and Vision Center of Lake Norman are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services to the local communities. With a team of 12 highly skilled professionals, the center takes pride in offering unparalleled patient care, making it a go-to choice for residents in the area. The doctors specialize in a range of services, from primary optometry to dry eye treatment, age-related macular degeneration, and specialty contact lenses. In addition to their expertise, the practice boasts a warm and welcoming family-friendly atmosphere, complete with an office dog, Winston, who greets patients with a smile.

Lifetime Care & Vision Center of Lake Norman are offering the following:

Competitive base pay starting at $130kProduction bonusesMedical insurancePaid time off and personal daysMalpractice insuranceState license fee and AOA duesContinuing education allowanceNo weekends; no Friday afternoon patients

What you’ll do:
Caring for patients full-time, 40 hours weekly, or part-time, you’ll provide comprehensive vision services in a modern clinical setting. In this role, you’ll perform eye exams, contact lens evaluations and fittings, treatment of ocular diseases, and any additional specialties you bring to the practice or would like to explore. A typical day consists of 30-minute patient time slots Monday through Thursday and 20-minute slots on Friday, allowing for a half day; no weekends or Friday afternoon appointments. The practice leverages Optos, OCT, IPL (Lumenis), LLLT, Meibography, Topographer, Dark Adaptation testing, Revolution EHR, and more.

Who we’re seeking:
As a dedicated and talented Optometrist, your passion lies in helping others achieve optimal eye health and vision care. This is the perfect opportunity if you are an energetic team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on patient satisfaction. Experience in specialty contact lenses and dry eye treatment will help you excel in this role. Not only will you be able to learn from other seasoned Optometrists in a supportive environment, but you’ll also have the opportunity to care for diverse patients and explore specialty interests of your choice.

Why you’ll love the Lake Norman area:
Located just a short distance from Charlotte, Newton provides residents with a unique, peaceful, and picturesque experience. With its mild climate, beautiful scenery, and convenient access to the mountains and beaches, this region is a great place to raise a family and enjoy all that nature offers.

Minimum Qualifications:

O.D. DegreeOptometry license in the state of North Carolina

Preferred Specialties:

Specialty contact lensesDry eye treatmentAdditional specialties welcome

Special 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. 

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