Optometrist (Allegheny Eye Care) - Kane, PA

Allegheny Eye Care is located in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, which is part of the beautiful Pennsylvania Wilds Region. With two thriving practice locations, patients know they'll receive world-class care as the practice prides itself on its signature "small-town touch." If you're a compassionate, community-oriented professional excited to grow with a well-known practice and directly impact business success, we invite you to apply!

Why join us?

Established in 1978, Allegheny Eye Care has been the leading practice and preferred provider of vision care services in the communities of Kane, Smethport, and the surrounding areas - helping individuals achieve and maintain clear vision for years to come. Combining cutting-edge technology, expert care, and a team of eight highly skilled professionals, the practice offers everything from routine exams to handling emergency visits referred from local physicians and hospitals. The practice also offers specialties in managing diabetic and glaucoma conditions.

Allegheny Eye Care is offering the following benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Medical insurance
• Paid vacation time off
• Malpractice insurance
• Mobile phone
• Company transportation provided for coverage at both locations
• Continuing education allowance

What you'll do

When you join Allegheny Eye Care, you join a family where everyone works cohesively to provide the best eye care possible. You'll perform routine vision exams as well as comprehensive visits, including diabetic eye care, glaucoma care, along with foreign body removal. Monday through Thursday, the practice flow consists of 20 to 25 patients. Friday is a half day and only books up to 10 patients. As the practice currently schedules patients six months out, you'll play a critical role in supporting a rapidly-growing patient base.

Who we're seeking:

You're a well-rounded professional, comfortable caring for a diverse patient population, and proficient in medical eye care. You also have a strong desire to impact long-term practice profitability by building on the success of an established practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a solid, privately-owned practice and learn from other experts in a supportive environment. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety.

Why you'll love Kane, Pennsylvania

Located in northwestern Pennsylvania, Kane is nestled at the southeastern tip of the Allegheny National Forest. Kane is an excellent place to live and work, offering small-town comfort, serenity, and the amenities of a big city - without the hustle and bustle. Home to fascinating sights and unique experiences, this vibrant area gives you access to a wealth of outdoor adventures, rich history, cultural experiences, shopping, dining, and more. Its four-season climate offers outdoor recreation all year long. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling, birding, and snowmobiling - are just a few activities available in the Allegheny National Forrest - also known as a recreational paradise. Its proximity to some of the East Coast's most visited destinations, such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., makes this beautiful area a fantastic place to practice and call home.

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of Pennsylvania

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.

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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.

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