Calling all Optometry professionals! Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you’re in the market for a new opportunity, keep reading. Ophthalmic Associates of For Washington is looking to add a full-time Optometrist to the team. If you're dedicated to a career of helping individuals see their world clearly, and you're looking for a long-term opportunity where the possibilities are endless, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is where you want to be.

Why join us?

Ophthalmic Associate of Fort Washington is a doctor-owned and managed practice recognized in the community for its exceptional eye care services, top-notch products, and vibrant atmosphere. Offering a diverse range of solutions, and specializing in routine, medical and emergency patient care, and contact lens fittings, the practice caters to a spectrum of visual needs, ensuring each patient receives the highest quality of care. The practice is fully equipped with six Haags Streit lanes as well as a full-service optical shop and lab on the premises with an established optometric patient base. Combining cutting-edge technology, expert care, and a team of eleven highly skilled professionals, the practice offers everything from routine exams to handling emergency visits referred from local physicians and hospitals.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Medical insuranceCompetitive salary plus bonus structureVacation packageMalpractice insuranceContinuing education package401K

What you'll do:
As an Optometrist in this flourishing practice, you can look forward to a fulfilling and dynamic day ahead, caring for all types of patients—whether it's conducting routine eye exams for young children, assisting seniors with age-related vision changes, or offering specialized treatments for patients with complex eye conditions, you'll relish the opportunity to make a positive impact on lives. With access to cutting-edge, high-tech equipment, you'll confidently conduct comprehensive eye tests, ensuring precise diagnoses and tailored solutions. There’s also a possibility of doing specialty contact lens work. Working closely with a team of talented professionals, including opticians and administrative staff, you'll collaborate to create a seamless and compassionate experience for each patient. The position offers flexible hours, with evening and Saturday morning hours and occasional on-call hours.

Who you are:

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. The ideal candidate also has experience with RGP and soft lenses. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety.   

Why you'll love Fort Washington:
The Fort Washington area entices residents with scenic beauty, and convenient location near the Philadelphia area.  With its tranquil suburban atmosphere, top-rated schools, and proximity to major transportation routes, Fort Washington provides an appealing living environment for families and individuals seeking a blend of historic charm and modern amenities in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Optometry license in the state of  Pennsylvania

Preferred Specialties:

RGP and Soft lens experience

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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