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Job description
Associate Optometrist – Family Eye Care
*Idaho Falls, Idaho | Full-Time | Four-Day Workweek *
Our clinic is a growing, independent optometry practice dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care to families throughout Southeast Idaho. We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Associate Optometrist to join our award-winning team and help us continue expanding our dedicated Dry Eye Clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist who enjoys caring for patients of all ages and would like to develop additional expertise in ocular disease and dry eye diagnosis treatments. We welcome both experienced optometrists and recent graduates.
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal associate has excellent clinical skills, a warm chairside manner, and a genuine desire to build lasting relationships with patients. Candidates should be comfortable providing comprehensive care to pediatric, adult, and senior patients.
Experience in dry eye care is welcomed but not required. We are looking for someone who is excited to learn, grow, and help us continue developing this important area of our practice. Training, mentorship, and support will be provided to the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye examinations and medical eye care
Diagnose and manage ocular conditions in patients of all ages
Clearly and compassionately educate patients about their eye health
Evaluate and treat dry eye disease using modern diagnostic and treatment options
Create personalized treatment plans based on each patient's individual needs
Collaborate closely with our doctors, technicians, opticians, and administrative team
Maintain accurate and timely patient records
Help provide an exceptional patient experience at every visit
Practice Support
Our support team handles most of the administrative, technical, billing, and optical responsibilities surrounding each visit allowing our doctors to focus on patient care, clinical decision-making, and developing meaningful relationships with their patients.
Our team provides:
Appointment scheduling, confirmations, and patient communication
Insurance verification, prior authorizations, billing, and claim follow-up
Patient histories, pretesting, diagnostic pre- testing, and room preparation
Efficient patient flow and accurate electronic health record entry
Follow-up coordination
Eyewear and contact-lens ordering, dispensing, and patient education
Credentialing, marketing, and practice-growth support
Assistance developing specialty services, including dry-eye care, specialty contacts
What We Offer
Base salary starting at $105,000.00 to 175,000.00 ($550/to $650/day + production)
Monthly production incentives
Full-time schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts
4 -day work week
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Established patient flow in a growing practice
One fully paid, all-inclusive continuing education conference each year, covering most CE requirements
Paid professional licenses and malpractice insurance
Training and mentorship in dry eye diagnosis and treatment
Experienced clinical and administrative support
Latest exam diagnostic technology, imaging equipment and treatment options
Collaborative, positive, and patient-focused work environment
Long-term opportunities for professional growth
A sign-on bonus is available to a qualified candidate. Based on relevant clinical experience, alignment with our dry eye specialty, and the candidate's availability to begin employment within preferred time frame
Our Dry Eye Clinic includes diagnostic and treatment options such as InflammaDry testing, RF, YAG, Plasma Pen and IPL treatments
Idaho Falls is a welcoming and growing community serving Southeast Idaho and Western Wyoming. The area offers excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to year-round outdoor recreation. Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling are all within an easy drive.
If you are looking for an opportunity to practice comprehensive family optometry, develop additional expertise in dry eye care, and become part of a supportive team that truly values its patients, we would love to speak with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Do you hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and have you completed all required board examinations and licensing requirements to hold a current, unrestricted license to practice optometry in Idaho?
Education:
Doctorate (Required)
Language:
English and Spanish (Preferred)
Location:
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Who can apply
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