There is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist at Dodd Vision, located in Akron, Ohio.

Why you should apply

At Dodd Vision, patients can expect world-class eye care and unparalleled service in a friendly and comfortable environment. As a well-established business serving the Akron communities and beyond, the practice continues to flourish, and long-term opportunity is on the horizon for the right Optometrist. If you're an energetic professional looking to practice in a rewarding environment with other talented professionals and live in a beautiful, affordable area, this is the opportunity for you!  

Located just 40 miles south of Cleveland, Akron is the fifth-largest city in Ohio, offering a combination of small-town comfort with the benefits of big city life. Its ideal location provides convenient access to major freeways—Columbus and Pittsburgh are just a few hours away. With plenty of community events, museums, art exhibits, fine dining options, shopping, beautiful parks, and the University of Akron, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Residents who like to explore outside city limits will find national parks, ski resorts, hiking trails, and plenty of recreational opportunities. Akron is also home to excellent schools, welcoming communities, and quiet and safe neighborhoods. With everything this pleasant city has to offer makes it a wonderful place to call home and raise a family. 

About Dodd Vision

Established in 1973 by Dr. Gary Dodd, Dodd Vision is a family-owned business serving the Akron communities with exceptional optometric care. In 2007, the practice transitioned to Dr. Andy Dodd, who takes pride in continuing his father's vision to provide quality, affordable, and trustworthy eye care. The practice focuses on general and medical optometry, specializing in ocular disease diagnosis, treatment and management, pediatric eye care, and specialty contact lenses. To support the practice's continued growth and the construction of a new office, Dr. Dodd is looking to add an Optometrist to the highly-trained staff of six employees.

The professionals at Dodd Vision offer a personalized vision care experience in a comfortable, friendly, and professional environment. Fully suited with top-of-the-line optical equipment, the practice utilizes Optomap Retinal Imaging, Topcon Maestro Optical Coherence Tomography, and additional diagnostic technologies. Patients enjoy a family-friendly experience as they shop a wide selection of fashionable eyewear and designer frames from the optical department. Plus, the practice carries a comprehensive array of contact lenses from daily disposables and extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable.

About the Optometrist Opening

Dodd Vision is seeking a part-time Optometrist passionate about providing personalized and individualized care to ensure excellent eye health and vision care for all patients. You'll provide comprehensive eye examinations, educate patients about their ocular health, and recommend vision-enhancing products—approximately 15 to 20 patients are cared for daily. The position is for 20 to 30 hours weekly, with the potential to transition to full-time. The practice is looking for a well-rounded professional interested in a long-term opportunity and is excited to support the expansion of Dodd Vision to a new location.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, 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 Ohio

Dodd Vision is offering part-time employees the following:

Competitive base payPersonal time offMalpractice insuranceInvestment retirement accountPotential to become full-time with medical insurance

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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