Optometrist (Osceola Vision Center) -… at VSP Global Inc. · Chariton

Step into a well-established and thriving practice dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care in Southern Iowa. Osceola Vision Center is seeking a talented Associate Optometrist ready to join a team committed to preserving and enhancing the precious gift of sight for years to come. This is an exciting opportunity to practice optometry to its fullest in a supportive environment, enjoying an excellent compensation package and a four-and-a-half-day work week.

Why Join Us?

Osceola Vision Center has proudly served Southern Iowa for over 40 years, growing to encompass three practices. Their experienced doctors and staff offer comprehensive vision examinations and are highly trained in diagnosing and treating a wide array of eye diseases and conditions. The center provides primary care, contact lens services, ocular disease management, and specializes in both pediatrics and geriatrics. They are committed to educating their patients and delivering personalized eye care, ensuring patients receive high-quality care locally, without the need to travel to larger, distant cities. The well-trained team, comprising opticians and technicians with over 100 years of combined experience, enables the doctors to pursue the practice and specialty of their choice.

The practice is offering the following compensation and benefits package:

• Competitive compensation package with a step pay structure over three years ($120,000/$130,000/$140,000) and an incentive bonus available.
• 401(k) option
• Partnership opportunity
• Potential student loan repayment
• Competitive benefits for health, dental, and disability.
• Paid time off
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Membership, licensing, and continuing education fees provided.

What You'll Do:

As an Associate Optometrist, you’ll conduct eye exams utilizing advanced optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating ocular disease, and prescribing and fitting eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids. You will also be tasked with recommending appropriate patient follow-up and care options, answering questions, and providing advice to patients regarding vision and optical issues. Delivering outstanding customer service through all patient interactions is paramount—a typical day consists of 20 to 25 patients. Furthermore, you will direct staff and assist in the development of the overall practice. The practices are equipped with EHR, OPTOS, Automated Refraction Systems, OCT, VF, and ERG. This position offers a four-and-a-half-day work week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate is highly skilled in the general principles of optometry and best practices for diagnosing and treating eye-related disorders and conditions. You’re able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds, along with excellent customer service skills. The ability to maintain patient confidentiality and general computer proficiency is essential. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and multitasking ability are also crucial to this role. Optometrists will also have the opportunity to develop a specialty niche if desired, and there is potential for growth within the practice, leading to a partnership opportunity.

Why You'll Love Southern Iowa

Southern Iowa boasts a unique blend of affordability, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community. Living here is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. There are ample opportunities for family-friendly activities, and each of the three practice locations serves a diverse patient base. All three locations are conveniently situated within a few hours' drive of major Midwest cities like Chicago, Omaha, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Des Moines. This strategic positioning allows residents to enjoy the amenities of larger urban centers while still having the privilege of treating and caring for their friends and neighbors in a close-knit community setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of Iowa

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. 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 designated 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, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.

We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.

As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.