Why you should apply
Dr. Larry W. Carr, P.C. is a thriving practice that is dedicated to the highest level of vision care while exceeding patient expectations through good old-fashioned care and top-notch service. As a long-standing business in the St. Marys community, the practice continues to flourish, and a long-term opportunity is on the horizon for the right Optometrist. If you’re a devoted professional inspired by a career focused on helping others, interested in expanding a well-established business while maintaining its world-class service with the possibility for a future partnership or ownership opportunity—this is your chance!
Located along the Ohio River, St. Marys is a charming town that provides a unique, convenient, and relaxing way of life. Offering stunning natural surroundings, residents and visitors alike can easily explore the outdoors at the Wayne National Forrest and Monongahela National Forest and experience the area’s best hiking, rock climbing, bouldering. Those who enjoy kayaking and white water rafting will have the opportunity to adventure out on the New River Gorge and the Gauley River, which also offers plenty of lodging for overnight stays.
St. Marys also features plenty of annual events from the West Virginia Bass Festival to the Onion Festival—plus fishing, boating, and community events are available year-round. With everything this quaint town and welcoming community has to offer and its proximity to some of the East Coast’s most visited destinations make it a wonderful place to work and call home.
You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Competitive pay of $600 per dayHealth insurancePaid vacation daysPotential for partnership opportunityAbout Dr. Larry W. Carr, P.C.
Established in 1980, Dr. Larry W. Carr, P.C. provides full-service optometric care to residents and families in Pleasants County and surrounding communities. The practice is dedicated to preserving vision and eye health and specializes in comprehensive vision examinations, various eye diseases and conditions, surgical co-management, and specialty contact lenses. The business is centrally located in St. Marys off of South Pleasants Highway, making it easily accessible with excellent street visibility. To help support future business growth and preserve the gold-standard service, Dr. Carr is looking for an Optometrist to join the team of five staff members.
The practice ensures optimal eye health through advanced technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of ocular diseases. The practice is well equipped with optometric technology and utilizes optical coherence tomography, fundus camera, and visual field technology. Customers enjoy a family-friendly shopping experience as they browse a wide selection of fashionable eyewear and designer frames—plus, the Optician works closely with the patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle, and visual needs.
About the Optometrist Opening
Dr. Larry W. Carr, P.C. is seeking an Optometrist who genuinely cares about the patient experience and consistently provides personalized care to ensure excellent eye health. You’ll practice full-scope optometry and medical eye care 4 days a week—approximately 20 patients are cared for daily. The practice is looking for a people-oriented team player committed to growing and expanding the business and preserving its solid reputation and the legacy it has built over the decades. For the right Optometrist, a future potential ownership or partnership opportunity may be available. All benefits are negotiable at this time.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. The ideal candidate will want to develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.
Minimum qualifications include:
Optometry license in the state of West VirginiaSpecial 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.
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