Are you ready to join a dynamic and thriving eye care practice? Champion Eye Center in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a well-versed Associate Optometrist to join forces with its dedicated team. With state-of-the-art technology, a commitment to excellence, and a practice poised for growth, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact and further their career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Why join us?
Champion Eye Center is a prominent provider of comprehensive eye care services in Buncombe County. Positioned conveniently between Route 25 and Interstate 26 in South Asheville/Arden, the center has served the local community since its inception in 2006. With a focus on excellence, the practice offers a range of services encompassing primary care, contact lenses, and specialized treatments for glaucoma and dry eye. The center has established a longstanding reputation for delivering exceptional eye care to the surrounding area. Plus, a fully equipped optical lab, complete with an edger and an expansive dispensary featuring 900 – 1,000 frames, conveniently serves customers.

The practice is offering the following:

Competitive base payMedical insurancePaid time offMalpractice insurancePartnership or buy-out opportunityContinuing education allowance

What you'll do:

As Associate Optometrist, you'll be critical in providing exceptional patient care to ensure optimal eye health. You'll diagnose and manage eye diseases, prescribe ophthalmic lens products, and fit contact lenses. A typical day at Champion Eye Center consists of 15 to 16 full exams and/or office visits. The practice leverages state-of-the-art equipment, including Spectral Domain OCT, HF3, VF, Fundus Photography, LipiFlow/LipiScan, and Topcon Topography, enabling you to deliver complete care. Working alongside a team of six employees, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the growth and success of the business. This position is 32 to 40 hours per week.

Who we need:
You're a compassionate professional who embodies a strong work ethic, possesses excellent time management skills, and can build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with patients. You'll also help to the practice's goals of ongoing staff development and contribute to the growth of the practice to include two full-time Optometrists. For the right professional, there is also an opportunity for a practice purchase. If you're a dedicated and motivated Associate Optometrist looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications:

North Carolina state optometry license

Why you'll love Asheville:
This vibrant yet relaxed, picturesque town offers a charming community with a welcoming atmosphere and a high quality of life. With its proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, residents of Asheville enjoy stunning natural landscapes and a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. The area also boasts a growing economy, thriving arts and culture scene, diverse dining options, excellent schools, and safe neighborhoods, making it an ideal place to live and raise a family. With easy access to nearby cities like Charlotte just 2 hours away and Myrtle Beach only 5 hours away, residents can enjoy the best of both worlds—small-town charm and big-city amenities.

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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