Optometrist (EyeCare Tuscaloosa) - Tuscaloosa, AL

VSP Vision•Rancho Cordova, CA

18h

About The Position

EyeCare Tuscaloosa is excited to welcome a dedicated full-time Optometrist to its expanding practice. Whether you're a seasoned optometric professional or a recent graduate eager to launch your career, this is your chance to become an integral part of a passionate, collaborative team. At EyeCare Tuscaloosa, you'll have the support and resources to make a meaningful difference, delivering exceptional vision care to the vibrant West Alabama community and enhancing the quality of life for patients of all ages. Why join us? EyeCare, founded in 2001, is a fast-growing, multi-location optometric practice serving Tuscaloosa, Reform, and Greensboro in Alabama, with a reputation for comprehensive eye health care across Tuscaloosa, Pickens, and Hale counties. The dedicated team of doctors and staff is committed to enhancing vision wellness and improving the quality of life for patients, their families, and communities, offering exceptional service and high-quality products that inspire loyalty and recommendations. EyeCare provides a broad range of specialty services, including contact lenses, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, age-related macular degeneration, cataract treatment, and a dry eye clinic, while continually expanding its offerings to cover low vision, binocular vision, and sports vision needs. The practice delivers medical-based optometric care throughout three counties, extends its services to nursing home residents, and facilitates convenient access to satellite offices located approximately 35 miles from the main office, with minimal traffic. EyeCare maintains strong collaborations with ophthalmology specialty care providers and is recognized as a trusted leader in regional eye care, consistently exceeding patient expectations through attentive, personalized care. As the newest Optometrist at this thriving practice, you can expect a rewarding and varied workday, attending to a diverse range of patients and utilizing advanced, high-tech equipment such as Optos, OCT, Visual Field testing, Corneal Topography, VEP, ERG, ultrasound, IPL, and radio frequency for dry eye treatments. You'll provide comprehensive general optometric care, conducting thorough eye exams for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. Working alongside a dedicated team of opticians and administrative staff, you'll help ensure every patient receives compassionate, seamless care. This full-time position offers 30–40 hours per week and presents an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives within a supportive, dynamic environment. You are a dedicated professional with a strong passion for delivering outstanding eye care and enhancing community vision health. Skilled in treating a wide variety of patients across different ages and visual needs, you approach each case with confidence. The ideal candidate enjoys keeping up with the latest developments in optometry and tailoring treatment plans to fit individual patients, helping the practice maintain its reputation as a leading provider. You flourish in team environments, collaborating with colleagues to provide smooth patient experiences and foster a supportive workplace culture. Commitment to ongoing learning, excellent communication skills, and a sincere desire to positively impact others are critical, as your role is key to the business’s ongoing growth and success. Living in Tuscaloosa and the West Alabama area offers a unique blend of Southern hospitality and vibrant community spirit. Residents enjoy a welcoming atmosphere paired with the conveniences of modern amenities. The region boasts excellent schools, beautiful parks, and plentiful recreational activities, making it a great place for families and individuals alike. With close access to diverse shops, local restaurants, and entertainment options, everything you need for a comfortable lifestyle is within reach. Whether you’re exploring Tuscaloosa’s rich history, taking in the scenic beauty of the Black Warrior River, or joining in on lively community events, life here is both rewarding and well-rounded, offering plenty of opportunities to connect, relax, and thrive.

Requirements

Dedicated professional with a strong passion for delivering outstanding eye care and enhancing community vision health
Skilled in treating a wide variety of patients across different ages and visual needs
Approach each case with confidence
Enjoys keeping up with the latest developments in optometry and tailoring treatment plans to fit individual patients
Flourish in team environments, collaborating with colleagues to provide smooth patient experiences and foster a supportive workplace culture
Commitment to ongoing learning
Excellent communication skills
Sincere desire to positively impact others
Optometry license in the state of Alabama

Responsibilities

Attending to a diverse range of patients
Utilizing advanced, high-tech equipment such as Optos, OCT, Visual Field testing, Corneal Topography, VEP, ERG, ultrasound, IPL, and radio frequency for dry eye treatments
Provide comprehensive general optometric care
Conducting thorough eye exams for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment plans
Working alongside a dedicated team of opticians and administrative staff
Help ensure every patient receives compassionate, seamless care