Calling all recent grads, if you're looking to jump-start your career as a skilled Optometry professional, this is the opportunity for you! Linden Optometry, A Professional Corp., has immediate openings for an Associate Optometrist, offering part-time positions. The practice is known for its appeal to new grads, as it provides opportunities for continuing education. With a high volume of patients, you'll gain experience in diagnosing ocular disease and exploring new specialties, ensuring an engaging work environment.

Why join us?

Linden Optometry was awarded the title "Best Eyewear in Pasadena" for 25 consecutive years. Renowned for its wide range of vision care solutions, the practice caters to a diverse array of visual needs, ensuring top-quality care for each patient. Linden Optometry stands as one of the largest single-location practices in the U.S. Due to its high patient volume, the practice refers in-house for most specialties, including Ortho-K and Myopia Control, Specialty Contact Lenses, Dry Eye Disease and IPL, Pediatrics, Glaucoma, and LASIK co-management. The dedicated team of 65 professionals take pride in their work, strives to provide high-quality service to four generations of patients, and ensures that every patient receives outstanding customer service. The practice also features an optical edging lab and a full optical surfacing lab.

What you'll do:
As an Associate Optometrist, you will conduct comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, and provide personalized treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Exam appointments are typically scheduled for 30 minutes and, in some cases, extended to 90 minutes for specialty exams like an Ortho-K  initial consult.  With access to cutting-edge, high-tech equipment such as Autorefractors and NCTs, Optos Daytona and Optos Monaco, Optovue iVue OCT, Medmont Corneal Topography, Humphrey Visual Fields and FDT Visual Fields, ScanMate A-Scan, Haag-Streit LenStar Biometry, Lumenis OptiLight and IPL, Lumenis OptiPlus RF, and Antares + Meibography/Corneal Topography/Pupilometry you will confidently conduct comprehensive eye tests, ensuring precise diagnoses and tailored solutions. Collaborating with a team of professionals, you'll create a seamless and compassionate experience for each patient.

Who you are:

You're organized and eager to grow as an Optometrist in this thriving practice. Excellent clinical and patient communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a dedicated team are necessary. You have excellent communication skills and are comfortable communicating with all staff and patients. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals, including opticians, technicians, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture. A strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional customer service skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities as you play a vital role in the continued success and expansion of the business. 

Why you'll love Pasadena:
Pasadena offers a delightful blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. The neighborhoods are full of beautiful tree-lined streets and charming homes, perfect for those who love a sense of community. The bustling downtown area offers a mix of historic architecture and modern amenities, with plenty of trendy restaurants and shops. Being just a short drive from LA means that you can enjoy the big city perks while retreating to a quieter home. The excellent schools in Pasadena also make it a fantastic place for families. Pasadena truly is a gem nestled close to the vibrant heart of Los Angeles.

You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Medical insuranceMalpractice insuranceTen vacation days (increases to 15), six paid holidays, and five sick daysTwo continuing education days401(k)Optional dental insuranceOpportunities for multiple productivity bonusesCredit Union Membership

Minimum Qualifications:

Optometry license in the state of California

Preferred Specialties:

Primary Care Optometry, Glaucoma, Pediatric Optometry,Myopia Management, Ortho-K, IPL, Dry Eye Disease, IPL, Specialty contact lenses, LASIK Co-management.

If interested, please reach out to Dr. Alan Limfat at Apply@LindenOptometry.com !

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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