An excellent opportunity for an Optometrist is now available at Vision care Associates with locations throughout South Dakota.

Why you should apply 

Vision Care Associates strives to help patients "See the Best.” As South Dakota's largest independent network of eye care professionals, the business continues to expand, and a long-term opportunity is now available for the right Optometrist. If you're an outgoing professional looking for a flexible and fulfilling opportunity to practice full-scope optometry, explore the ocular specialties of your choice and are interested in a potential partnership opportunity, Vision Care Associates is for you!

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Vision Care Associates are situated where quality of life is vital. Surrounded by natural outdoor beauty, and small-town charm, South Dakota offers residents the unique opportunity for a relaxed lifestyle. The area also provides residents with convenient and affordable living and endless recreation. The region's four-season climate makes it perfect for year-round adventures—hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. In addition, there are plenty of unique family-friendly opportunities from picnicking to camping as well as historic sites and museums. Everything the region has to offer, plus welcoming people, friendly communities, safe neighborhoods, and excellent schools, makes it a wonderful place to call home.

You'll enjoy a rich benefits package and more:

Competitive base payPotential partnership401(k) with company matchMedical and dental insuranceFamily vision benefitsFSA and DCFSAState duesProfessional liability insuranceShort-term disabilityContinuing education allowanceFlexible schedulesControl over your schedule for vacations and time offIdentity theft protection plan

About Vision Care Associates

Vision Care Associates was first established in 1977 and has grown to 22 locations throughout South Dakota and Nebraska, serving rural towns and large communities. The Optometrists are well-known for being exceptional primary eye care providers who encourage systemic disease prevention, promote eye health maintenance, perform patient education, and diagnose and treat acute and chronic eye disease in a variety of settings. With the continued addition of new services, technology, and the intellectual arsenal of 17 doctors and counting, Vision Care Associates expects to continue its philosophy of "keeping the patient first" for many years to come.

The practice focus on patient-centric care combined with the industry's advanced technology to provide the best possible solution for patients' eye health and vision needs. The practice is well-equipped with diagnostic technology to manage all ocular diseases, including, Optos, OCT, iCare, Olleyes VR visual field, and cloud-based software to manage health records and patient diagnostic information. A team of technicians efficiently conducts patient workups and pretesting to enable a smooth practice flow, allowing the Optometrists to spend quality time with their patients. The optical department offers unlimited frame options, featuring collections of designer frames—plus, patients will receive personalized attention from the Opticians who assist in selecting the right frames for comfort, functionality, and personal style. 

About the Optometrist Opening

Vision Care Associates is seeking a talented and personable Optometrist passionate about providing excellent eye health and vision care for all patients. You'll perform comprehensive examinations for patients of all ages, diagnose and treat ocular diseases and vision disorders, perform contact lens fittings, counsel patients and recommend treatment plans personalized for their vision needs. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the specialties of your choice. The position is for practices located in Watertown, Brookings, and Huron, South Dakota (or a possible combination of multiple offices), and you'll have the option to establish your weekly schedule. For the right Optometrist, a future partnership opportunity may be available.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, strong patient communication skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Minimum qualifications:

Optometry license in the state of South DakotaNew graduates and experienced ODs are welcome to apply

Preferred specialties:

You'll have the freedom to specialize

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.  

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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