Optometrist (Frantz EyeCare) - Southwest, FL

Located in Southwest Florida, Frantz Eyecare has an excellent long-term opportunity available for the right Optometrist. If you're dedicated to a career of improving the quality of life through enhanced vision and making positive impacts on the community, you'll want to check out this opportunity.

Why join us?

Frantz EyeCare is a well-established and growing practice with locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte. The practice is dedicated to providing vision care that exceeds expectations - improving quality of life through enhanced vision. As a multi-specialty practice, the professionals offer services that include cataracts, refractive surgery, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and comprehensive exams. Whether seeking routine eye exams, personalized prescription lenses, or specialized treatments, the practice's state-of-the-art technology and expertise guarantee the best possible outcomes for each individual. The team of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to placing the well-being of their patients above all else. The practice also embraces the following four elements: impacting the patient’s everyday life, embracing a no-limits mindset, improving every year, and winning as a family.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including

• Competitive base salary with an incentive on productivity and optical
• Paid time off
• No weekends or holidays
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance

What you'll do

You'll perform comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings, recommend vision-enhancing products, and promote good eye health through patient education. You will also provide both pre/post-surgical care to all patients. The practice flow consists of 20+ patients daily and provides a scribe plus work-up techs to help with clinical work. You'll have access to advanced technology, including Pentacam, OCT, FA, VF, photos, and G4. Working closely with a team of talented professionals, including opticians and administrative staff, you'll collaborate seamlessly to create a seamless and compassionate experience for each patient. While the business prefers a full-time Optometrist, it will consider part-time employment of 20 hours weekly.

Who you are

You're a team player with a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. You're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals, including opticians, technicians, and administrative staff, to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture. A strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a are essential qualities as you will play a vital role in the continued success and expansion of the business.

Why you'll love Southwest Florida:

Southwest Florida presents an irresistible appeal for those seeking a vibrant and diverse coastal lifestyle. With Fort Myers leading as the second fastest-growing city in the country, the region captures attention with its dynamic energy and growing opportunities. The area has a median age of 40, creating an ideal balance between a thriving young population and established residents. Notably, Southwest Florida offers a low cost of living, five percent below the national average, alongside the perk of no state income tax, making it an enticing option for those looking for financial stability and growth. Residents can bask in the glory of the region’s sunny beaches, including the renowned Sanibel Island and the breathtaking Naples Beach, both acclaimed as the top destinations in the state, offering unparalleled relaxation and natural beauty. Southwest Florida presents an inviting and relaxing destination for those seeking a tropical paradise to call home.

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of Florida
• Open to new grads

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.

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