Doctor of Optometry (OD) - Charlotte, NC

OPTOMETRIST – Mobile Optometry –North Carolina – Charlotte

Work with us to make a difference in the underserved pediatric population!

Make a direct impact in your community by helping provide vision services to school-aged children in underserved communities who would otherwise go without access to care. Competitive pay, flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, no federal holidays, and no nights or weekends (other than very select voluntary exceptions).

About The Practice:
This group is the largest school-based vision care nonprofit in the country. It exists to address one basic premise – if you can’t see, you can’t learn. This mobile practice group provides eye exams and glasses to students in underserved communities at no cost to the students and their families to help them succeed in school and in life. Founded in 2012, the group has since expanded to schools across the country.

Position Description:
This practice group is seeking a qualified candidate for an Optometrist licensed to practice in North Carolina. This position would be part time. Currently looking for one day of coverage per week with potential additional days available.

Key Position Responsibilities:
• Provide vision evaluations: check VA’s, assess binocular vision, IOP, pupils, perform a full refraction and prescribe appropriate correction, and assess ocular health
•Prescribe vision devices, tests patient on all applicable equipment to determine the most suitable for his/her condition, and instruct patient in the proper use of it
•Confirm that patient diagnosis is properly documented in the internal systems

Qualifications:
•North Carolina Optometry License
• As the position will work on a mobile clinic, must be flexible to commute throughout the greater Charlotte, NC area.
•Must pass Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test

Clearance Requirements:
As a direct healthcare provider and to protect the health and well-being of our employees, this practice group has implemented best practices for ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Employees will be asked to pass a Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB, and drug test.

This group is committed to a diverse staff and to a culture that holds equity as a value and a priority. This group welcomes applicants who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and competencies. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply. This group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No federal holidays
Education:
• Doctorate (Required)
License/Certification:
• Optometry License (Required)