Optometrist (St. Louis Eye Care Specialists) - St. Louis, MO

VSP Global
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
2 Cityplace Drive (Show on map)
Dec 14, 2024
St. Louis Eye Care Specialists is a well-established private practice located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. With over 20 years of clinical and surgical experience, the practice aims to provide the highest quality vision care in a warm and caring environment. The practice is looking to add a part-time or full-time Optometrist to the team. If you are a motivated professional who wishes to be part of a practice that emphasizes a healthy work-life balance and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, then this opportunity is perfect for you! Why join us? Established in 2002, St. Louis Eye Care Specialists is a trusted leader in the community, known for its exceptional eye care services, top-notch products, and family-friendly atmosphere. The practice provides vision and medical eye care, specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult motility disorders. The team of dynamic professionals are dedicated to serving patients of all ages, offering comprehensive care that is tailored to meet the needs of everyone, with a particular emphasis on children. 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 every patient. What you'll do: Ensuring individualized and personalized care, you'll provide eye exams for children, manage myopia, fit patients with contact lenses, and manage medical eye issues for emergency patients. You'll have access to cutting-edge equipment, such as OCT, topography, and visual fields, giving you the necessary resources to diagnose and manage various eye conditions effectively. Working closely with a dedicated team of talented and highly skilled employees, you'll experience a supportive work environment where everyone strives to make your day as seamless as possible. This position is part-time or full-time, between 16-40 hours per week. Who you are: To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication, strong interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. You're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about staying up to date on the latest advancements in optometry and personalized treatment plans. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture. By joining the team, you'll contribute significantly to the continued growth and success of the practice. Why you'll love St. Louis: St. Louis is a lively city with a rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and a thriving cultural scene. Residents enjoy iconic attractions such as the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, as well as a variety of museums, theaters, and music venues providing endless entertainment. The city boasts beautiful parks, trails along the Mississippi River, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for families and individuals. St. Louis also has three interstates connected to U.S. coastlines, and major cities like Chicago, Memphis, Kansas City, and Indianapolis are within a five-hour drive. The city's diverse economy includes brewing, aircraft equipment manufacturing, and other industries. St. Louis is home to numerous attractions, including museums, performing arts centers, stadiums, and more. Minimum Qualifications: Optometry license in the state of Missouri Preferred Specialties: Myopia Control experience Contact lens experience Ability to work with children Special Notice: This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. 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 designed 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, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 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