Optometrist -Niceville FL (Palm Eye Care)

Seeking a Full Time or Part Time Optometrist who craves the ideal work-life balance! Experience the beauty of Florida's Emerald Coast and a lucrative opportunity to join a growing practice. Deliver top-notch eye care near stunning beaches and enjoy a fantastic quality of life.

Why join us?
Palm Eye Care brings expert eye care to Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast. With its laid-back atmosphere and proximity to popular beaches like Destin and Navarre, the practice offers a unique blend of lifestyle and opportunity. The fast-paced, high-demand practice serves a diverse patient base, including families and professionals from the nearby military base. It provides comprehensive eye care, including specialty contact lenses and treatment for a range of ocular diseases. As the area continues its rapid growth, Palm Eye Care is committed to expanding access to high-quality eye care by welcoming another doctor to its friendly team.

What you'll do:
In this dynamic setting, you'll perform thorough patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions, and prioritize patient education to promote optimal ocular health. Expect a busy practice with approximately 25 patients daily, including a mix of routine exams, rechecks, and short medical appointments. Flexibility is key as you'll accommodate walk-ins and manage some double-booked appointments throughout the day. This rewarding part-time role offers a two-to-three-day workweek (16 to 24 hours) or a full-time four- to- five-day workweek (32-40 hours).

This position is eligible for a 5K Sign On Bonus!!!

Who we're seeking:
You're a motivated Optometrist excited to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand practice. If you're passionate about providing comprehensive eye care to diverse patients and ensuring their long-term vision health, you'll find a fulfilling role here. As a team player with excellent clinical and communication skills, you'll collaborate with the staff to deliver exceptional patient experiences. You'll enjoy a performance-based incentive structure, scheduling flexibility, and the chance to contribute to the practice's continued growth. The close-knit team values both hard work and a fun-loving atmosphere. Additional incentives include an annual doctor's budget and accruable paid time off and sick time for part-time and full-time positions. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why you'll love Niceville:

Niceville offers a charming blend of Southern hospitality and coastal living. Situated on the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, residents enjoy easy access to pristine beaches and abundant water activities. The community boasts excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a safe, welcoming atmosphere. With its proximity to the Emerald Coast's popular destinations and the Eglin Air Force Base, Niceville provides a desirable mix of small-town appeal and big-city amenities, making it a great place to call home.

If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply.

Thank you for your time,
Alyson Escallier
OD Recruiter

alyson.escallier@vsp.com

Special note about this opportunity:

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, 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.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.