Allegheny Eye Care is located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, which is part of the beautiful Pennsylvania Wilds Region. With two thriving practice locations, patients know they'll receive world-class care as the practice prides itself on its signature "small-town touch." If you're a compassionate, community-oriented professional excited to grow with a well-known practice and directly impact business success, we invite you to apply!

Why join us?

Established in 1978, Allegheny Eye Care has been the leading practice and preferred provider of vision care services in the communities of Kane, Smethport, and the surrounding areas—helping individuals achieve and maintain clear vision for years to come. Combining cutting-edge technology, expert care, and a team of eight highly skilled professionals, the practice offers everything from routine exams to handling emergency visits referred from local physicians and hospitals. The practice also offers specialties in managing diabetic and glaucoma conditions.

Allegheny Eye Care is offering the following benefits:

Competitive base payMedical insurancePaid vacation time offMalpractice insuranceMobile phoneCompany transportation provided for coverage at both locationsContinuing education allowance

What you'll do:

When you join Allegheny Eye Care, you join a family where everyone works cohesively to provide the best eye care possible. You'll perform routine vision exams as well as comprehensive visits, including diabetic eye care, glaucoma care, along with foreign body removal. Monday through Thursday, the practice flow consists of 20 to 25 patients. Friday is a half day and only books up to 10 patients. As the practice currently schedules patients six months out, you'll play a critical role in supporting a rapidly-growing patient base.

Who we're seeking:
You're a well-rounded professional, comfortable caring for a diverse patient population, and proficient in medical eye care. You also have a strong desire to impact long-term practice profitability by building on the success of an established practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a solid, privately-owned practice and learn from other experts in a supportive environment. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety.

Why you'll love Kane, Pennsylvania:

Located in northwestern Pennsylvania, Kane is nestled at the southeastern tip of the Allegheny National Forest. Kane is an excellent place to live and work, offering small-town comfort, serenity, and the amenities of a big city—without the hustle and bustle. Home to fascinating sights and unique experiences, this vibrant area gives you access to a wealth of outdoor adventures, rich history, cultural experiences, shopping, dining, and more. Its four-season climate offers outdoor recreation all year long. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling, birding, and snowmobiling—are just a few activities available in the Allegheny National Forrest—also known as a recreational paradise. Its proximity to some of the East Coast's most visited destinations, such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., makes this beautiful area a fantastic place to practice and call home. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Optometry license in the state of Pennsylvania

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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