Optometrist full-time or open to part-time, Bishop, CA
- Employer
- Thomas K Reid, M.D.
- Location
- Bishop, California
- Salary
- Depending on number of days worked, schedule and experience level.
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2024
- Closes
- Feb 14, 2025
- Ref
- 789
- Practice Setting
- Multidisciplinary Practice (OD/MD)
- Organization Type
- Traditional Private Practice
- Role Specialty
- Primary Care / General Optometry
- Experience
- New Graduate
We’re looking for a skilled Optometrist to join our practice, where you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced MD and expand your knowledge in areas such as glaucoma care, cataract pre-ops, and macular degeneration management. This position is ideal for those seeking a medically focused practice, without the pressure of sales or an optical department.
Overview
- Full-time or Part-time available
- Average patient load: 12-18 patients per day
- Primary Focus: General Optometry, with an emphasis on medical and surgical care
- No optical sales or optical department
- Utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment, including: 3 full ophthalmology lanes, OCT, Retinal/fundus camera, Autorefractor, Humphrey visual field, Lensometer
- Collaborating closely with an MD and ophthalmic technicians to provide exceptional patient care
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records
- No sales or optical fitting – focus is entirely on medical optometry
- Experience in general optometry is preferred, but we are open to new graduates
- Willingness to learn about glaucoma, cataract care, and other medical optometry specialties
- Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working with a supportive team, but independently managing patient care
- Family-oriented, flexible schedule – we pride ourselves on a great team atmosphere and work-life balance
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Insurance benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
What Makes Our Practice Stand Out:
- Great team environment – we’re a close-knit, family-oriented practice
- Opportunity to work with an experienced MD who will help expand your skills in medical optometry
- Location: Nestled next to a world-class ski area, rock climbing, hiking, and fishing – perfect for outdoor enthusiasts! This is a small town with arguably the best array of outdoor activities anywhere: Mammoth Mountain ski area, Tamarack cross country ski area, among the top five rock climbing areas in the U.S. Easy access to the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Incredible fishing, mountain biking, road cycling, photography, paddling, several local trail ultramarathons. Close to Yosemite, Death Valley and Mt. Whitney. Bishop is a hidden, small town gem with 296 sunny days a year, 5 inches of rain. The average high are in the 50s in the winter and lows are in the 50s in the summer. Ideal for exercise.
California Optometry license
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