Optometrist

Optometrist – Shippensburg, PA

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Doctor of Optometry (OD) to join a premier, fast-growing national eye care organization in Shippensburg, PA. This position offers a unique blend of corporate stability and private-practice style clinical autonomy. Rather than boxing you into a rigid corporate mold, leadership actively supports a full-scope clinical approach, giving you the freedom to utilize your entire skillset and practice precisely how you see fit to deliver top-tier patient care.

Location

This opportunity is based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the scenic Cumberland Valley, Shippensburg is a vibrant historic community that offers an exceptional small-town quality of life with modern conveniences.

Home to Shippensburg University, the town blends a collegiate energy with rich agricultural roots and a charming downtown district. Residents enjoy excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, a very affordable cost of living, and proximity to outdoor recreation at nearby Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Situated right along I-81, Shippensburg provides a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle while remaining an easy drive to regional hubs like Harrisburg and Gettysburg.

Organization Overview

Our high-end, well-equipped practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that prioritizes the doctor-patient relationship. By handling the administrative, operational, and marketing complexities, our organization ensures that its providers can dedicate their full attention to clinical excellence.

The practice environment is collaborative and high-energy, featuring modern diagnostic equipment, an established patient base, and a fully trained technical team. It is an ideal setting for both seasoned providers and new graduates looking for a supportive infrastructure, specialized peer mentorship, and a strong community presence.

What You'll Be Working On

• Providing comprehensive, full-scope eye examinations and personalized patient care.
• Diagnosing, managing, and treating ocular diseases and conditions to the full extent of Pennsylvania licensure.
• Prescribing corrective lenses, contact lenses, and other specialized vision aids.
• Maintaining accurate, detailed digital patient records within our modern EMR system.
• Collaborating with an experienced, in-office optometric technician and a dedicated optical team to ensure a seamless patient flow.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values "patients first," professional autonomy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in the state of Pennsylvania.
• A clinical mindset focused on full-scope care, patient education, and long-term relationship-building.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work a schedule that includes at least two (2) Saturdays per month.

What's In It For You

Our leadership team does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to compensation. We are highly competitive, completely supportive of our doctors, and will creatively structure a financial package based on what you value most.

• Tailored Financial Packages: Highly competitive base salary with zero fixed caps.
• Customized Incentives: Flexibility to heavily weight your package toward significant sign-on bonuses, high-yield production bonuses, or premium performance incentives.
• Schedule Options: Flexible full-time (4+ days/week) and select part-time schedules are available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, continuing education (CE) allowances, paid malpractice insurance, and retirement matching (for full-time roles).