Optometrist Jobs in the United States
CommonSpirit Health
$157000 - $174000 YEAR
Citrus Heights, CA
Our award-winning, multi-specialty group has a long-standing commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients in collaboration with our affiliated Dignity Health hospitals: Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy Hospital of Folsom, and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. Provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, including: Performing eye exams to assess visual acuity, refractive errors, binocular vision, and overall ocular health.
U.S. GOT PEOPLE
$112 HOUR
Jacksonville, FL
Job Description: U.S. Got People is seeking a qualified Optometrist to provide full-time services to active duty service members, veterans, and their families at the Ophthalmology and Optometry Clinics located at Naval Hospital Jacksonville and Naval Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville, Florida. Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience in the last 36 months as an optometrist in a hospital or clinical setting performing advanced procedures, including refractive surgery care.
B.E.L. & Associates
Pittsburgh, PA
This will be a hospital employed position working with successful ophthalmologists and optometrists in very modern office setting. Optometrist needed for office setting in western Pennsylvania college community.
SharpeVision MODERN LASIK & LENS
Bellevue, WA
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to handle, grasp, position, move and control objects and tools; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and maintain a stationary position. SVML Optometrists combine exceptional work ethic, high energy and an outstanding personality, with a deep technical understanding of optometry.
MRG Exams
$80000 - $96000 YEAR
Tanner, AL
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Delta Companies
$44.27 - $53.13 HOUR
Roswell, NM
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MRG Exams
$600 - $700 YEAR
Hillsboro, IL
Join MRG Exams to conduct comprehensive eye exams for U.S. Veterans as part of the VA’s SHA process. This is a rewarding non-treating, non-determination role focused solely on assessments.
MRG Exams
Bangor, ME
Join MRG Exams to conduct comprehensive eye exams for U.S. Veterans as part of the VA’s SHA process. This is a rewarding non-treating, non-determination role focused solely on assessments.
MRG Exams
Sneads Ferry, NC
We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist or Ophthalmologist to join our team in performing medical assessments for U.S. Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process. · Perform thorough eye exams, including Visual Field Testing (VFT).
Tufts Medical Center
$179192 undefined
Boston, MA
In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Ophthalmology duties: Performs, prescribes, and analyzes results for the treatment of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and conditions that are related to the eye. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Jobot
$150000 - $165000 YEAR
Bethpage, NY
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GPAC
San Antonio, TX
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. Technology: You will have all of the modern technology you need to be successful, such as Optomap, OCT, Humphrey Visual Field, Autorefractor, Anterior Sight Camera, Autorefractor, and more!
Compass Health Network
Festus, MO
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving community health, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and wants to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a strong work-life balance. Utilize a fully equipped space with two dedicated operatory rooms, Optos for DRIS, and auto-refracting pre-test support.
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Rutland, VT
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to deal with patients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Serves a patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric with a comprehensive array of professional Optometry services.
MRG Exams
Sneads Ferry, NC
Optometrist or Ophthalmologist – Veteran Disability Assessments We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist or Ophthalmologist to join our team in performing medical assessments for U.Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process. · Perform thorough eye exams, including Visual Field Testing (VFT) .
MRG Exams
Huntsville, AL
Perform thorough eye exams, including Visual Field Testing (VFT) . By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by College Recruiter to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.
St. Luke's University Health Network
Easton, PA
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, removes foreign bodies from the eye, analyze test results and develop appropriate treatment plans.
AGSI, LLC
$150000 - $200000 YEAR
Enchanted Oak, TX
Our optometrists perform comprehensive medical eye exams, manage ocular medical conditions, and are integral to pre- and post-operative care. The client is a well-established ophthalmology group in North Texas, specializing in anterior segment surgeries, including cataract and refractive procedures.
Optometrist Jobs Overview
Are you considering a career in the medical field that still allows you to have a good work-life balance? Perhaps one in which you’ll help people take care of their vision? Look into optometrist jobs. Not to be confused with optician technicians or ophthalmologists, these professionals play a crucial role in identifying and treating eye disorders early on, allowing people to see clearly.
Some of the duties that the optometrist job entails are:
- performing eye exams using appropriate equipment
- diagnosing eye conditions and diseases such as farsightedness, astigmatism, and glaucoma
- prescribing appropriate treatments or vision aids
- counseling patients about eye health and answering patient questions
- prescribing pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
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Education and Skills for Optometrist Jobs
Students aspiring to become optometrists are required to possess at least three years of post-secondary education, although many chose to pursue bachelor’s degrees in science such as pre-med or biology. Then, you need to pass the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) to access the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. This is a program that lasts four years and includes both theoretical and practical supervised clinical parts.
On top of that, you need to pass the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam to be licensed and renew it throughout. After obtaining their degrees, most optometrists chose to specialize in particular eye care areas by following a one-year residency program.
Fundamental skills to perform an optometrist job well include:
- active listening and clear communication
- personal relationship building
- emotional intelligence
- client service orientation
- medical knowledge
- computer and other optometrist software knowledge
Update Your Optometrist Job Resume
When medical professionals need to write their resumes, one of the most common struggles is being able to fit an extensive education and list of experience in just a one or two-page document. There are a few tricks to keep in mind to learn how to summarize. First, read the job offer carefully to understand what kind of experience they are looking for. Simply leave out anything redundant or not in line with that, especially if it makes you go beyond the page limit.
Then, scan the same offer for relevant keywords that you’ll have to include in your resume. Finally, try to describe your experiences in a quantifiable way. For example, you could list how many patients you operated on for a certain eye condition, or how many returning patients you have. If you’re preparing your first resume or you’d like to start from scratch with your current one, download and customize our doctor resume sample.
Finally, increase your chances of securing an interview by writing a compelling cover letter. Here you can add that extra detail and explain what that role would mean to you and how you could be an asset to that specific medical facility if hired.
Interviewing for Optometrist Jobs
One of the best interview preparation tips you can follow is to practice your answers in a mock job interview. Take our health care professionals interview questions and answers for instance, and use them to practice with family and friends, or record yourself and listen back to improve. To make yourself stand out we also recommend you address every question you can with the STAR method. It will help you show concrete results for your actions and appear as a more reliable candidate.
How Much Do Optometrist Jobs Pay?
The median salary of an optometrist sits at $115,410 per year. Of course, depending on your education, experience, and location, you could be making even more. Take for instance, New York or Los Angeles where the median annual wages for this profession reach $129,753 and $120,161 respectively.
Wondering about other cities or positions? Just look up them up on Monster’s Salary Tool. You’ll also find the salaries for similar roles and ideas on expertise to work on to improve your professional outlook.
Want to Learn More About a Company You’re Interested In?
The optometrist job can be performed in a variety of facilities and work teams. Would you like to learn more about a specific one or discover new ones in your area? Head to Monster’s company section and browse through the profiles. In each you’ll get to know the:
- company overview
- employee welfare programs
- the latest job offers available
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