Part-Time Optometrist (Ballard Optical) - Seattle, WA

Company: VSP Vision
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

An excellent opportunity for an Optometrist is now available at Ballard Optical, located in Seattle, Washington.Why you should applyBallard Optical has been a neighborhood fixture on Market Street for decades and lives by its mission to improve the quality of life through exceptional eye care and top-quality products. If you're a highly-engaged professional passionate about a career in helping others see clearly and you're excited to bring innovative perspectives to a modern practice that values a work-life balance-Ballard Optical is the perfect place for you!Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle metropolitan area boasts a vibrant economy, an urban environment, and a small-town feel with many unique assets to embrace. Offering stunning natural surroundings, a vast network of trails, and a year-round moderate climate, there's plenty of curated experiences to enjoy. Explore the parks, gardens, and wildlife that make this area a natural wonderland-or enjoy one of the many museums, art galleries, festivals, and family-friendly events that Seattle is known for. Ballard is a lively waterfront neighborhood with trendy restaurants, cafes, craft breweries, and locally-owned shops centered on historic Ballard Avenue. The area's proximity to many national forests and state parks and just a quick drive to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport makes this region an ideal place to practice and a prime location to live.About Ballard OpticalWith practice roots dating back to the 1970s, Ballard Optical is a staple in the Seattle community, serving patients of all demographics. For over 40 years, this long-standing practice has kept its commitment to offering world-class eye care in an intimate setting. The team of Optometrists take a patient-centric approach to delivering comprehensive eye care services and specialize in ocular disease treatment and management, surgical co-management, and specialty contact lenses. To support ongoing business growth and expansion, the practice is looking for an Optometrist to join the team of eight professionals.To ensure a lifetime of clear vision, the Optometrists utilize state-of-the-art vision care technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. The practice is well-equipped with advanced technology, including, Optos, IPL, Radio Frequency, Optical Coherence Tomography, Humphrey Visual Field, and iCare. Cloud-based software (Crystal PM) manages electronic health records while establishing a baseline of patients' eye health and monitors changes. The optical boutique features the most extensive collection of designer frames in the area; and the Opticians work closely with patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle, and visual needs.About the Optometrist OpeningBallard Optical is seeking a compassionate and motivated Optometrist committed to serving patients through excellent personalized care to achieve optimal eye health. You'll have the opportunity to practice full-scope optometry and promote good ocular health through patient education. On average, 15 patients are cared for daily. The position is Part-Time and/or Fill in- the available days are flexible and we are ideally looking for someone between 1-2 days Monday through Thursday.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will want to continuously develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and be willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.Minimum qualifications include:

• Optometry license in the state of WashingtonBallard Optical is offering the following benefits:
  • Above Market Pay
  • No Fridays or weekends
  • Malpractice Insurance coveredSpecial NoticeThis 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.Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

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