About this opportunity
Britt Medical Search lists this Family Practice - Without OB Physician opportunity in fitchburg, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A mission-driven, community-focused healthcare organization north of Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking an Optometrist (OD) to join its outpatient eye care team in a part-time role.
Position Highlights:
Part-time schedule: Thursdays and Fridays (8:00 AM 5:00 PM)
Diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of ocular and visual system conditions
Perform comprehensive eye exams, including assessment of visual acuity, coordination, and disease detection
Manage conditions such as glaucoma, color blindness, and other ocular abnormalities
Prescribe and manage corrective lenses, contact lenses, and vision aids
Prescribe therapeutic medications where permitted by state law
Collaborate closely with physicians and refer patients to ophthalmology or other specialists as needed
Patient education on eye health, visual hygiene, and preventive care
Team-based practice within a community health setting focused on access and quality care
Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of eye care services in the community
Supportive environment aligned with a mission-driven, patient-centered care model
Qualifications:
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
Active Massachusetts optometry license with therapeutic prescribing authority
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances registration
Board certification in optometry (preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience preferred
Public health or community health experience strongly preferred
Bilingual skills a plus
Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care
Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to community wellness
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive hourly compensation ($58 $69 per hour, based on experience and qualifications)
Part-time eligibility for select benefits (details provided upon offer)
Supportive clinical and administrative team environment
Opportunity to serve a diverse and underserved patient population
Location & Lifestyle: Enjoy the best of New England living in a welcoming, affordable community that offers a high quality of life with easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor adventure. Residents appreciate a lower cost of living than many parts of eastern Massachusetts, along with a growing arts and culture scene, local restaurants, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, skiing, lakes, and nearby state parks. The area is ideally situated approximately 30 minutes north of Worcester , about 1 hour from Boston , and within easy reach of southern New Hampshire , making it easy to enjoy major employment centers, professional sports, cultural attractions, and weekend getaways while returning home to a quieter, more relaxed pace of life.
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Worksite address
fitchburg, MA, 01420, US
Who can apply
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