Optometrist (Eye Trends)

Ready to launch or advance your career in a dynamic and thriving practice while enjoying an affordable, outdoor-centric lifestyle near Houston? Eye Trends in Conroe, Texas, has an immediate opening for an Optometrist. This is a prime opportunity for both new graduates and experienced professionals dedicated to delivering top-notch eye care, eager to work alongside a supportive team in a welcoming environment.

Why join us?

Eye Trends is a leading network of eye care clinics serving the Houston region, with convenient locations in Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, Grand Parkway, and Greenspoint. Each practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly skilled optometrists and a well-tenured, experienced support team. This robust team structure allows Eye Trends to deliver high-quality, customized eye care to a well-established and loyal patient base, efficiently supporting the high volume of patients who choose Eye Trends for their vision needs. Eye Trends offers a full range of superior, customized eye care services, from thorough eye exams and management of ocular diseases to LASIK co-management, ortho-k, emergency eye care, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. With multiple locations, Eye Trends is a highly accessible and reliable choice for patients across the Houston area.

What you'll do:

As a full-time Optometrist, you'll practice full-scope optometry, providing exceptional care and educating patients about their ocular health. In this role, you'll manage a well-established and loyal patient base, typically seeing up to 22 patients each day. You'll be expected to conduct two billable exams per hour, ensuring efficient yet attentive care for every individual while leveraging the support of a skilled team and advanced technology. You'll be joining a practice with long-tenured staff who are proficient in all aspects of the practice, fostering a healthy and friendly work environment. This is a full-time opportunity with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, plus alternating 6-hour Saturdays, allowing for a balanced work-life routine in a supportive setting. In addition to your base salary, you'll benefit from a generous 14.5% production bonus. Eye Trends also invests in your professional growth by offering a continuing education allowance, ensuring you remain at the forefront of optometric advances and can continually refine your skills.

Who we're seeking:

You're a motivated and energetic Optometrist who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a dynamic, high-volume environment and eager to contribute to Eye Trends' vision of becoming the preferred eye care destination in the Conroe area. The ideal candidate excels at building strong patient connections through effective communication and empathy, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and sharp problem-solving skills for accurate diagnosis and treatment, and embraces continuous learning to stay current with medical advancements. Adaptability, patience, and a professional, ethical approach are essential for providing high-quality, patient-centered care alongside our long-tenured, supportive team. Leveraging advanced technology and ongoing educational support, you'll continually refine your skills and deliver top-notch eye care to our loyal patient base. A current or pending OD license in Texas is required.

Why you'll love Conroe:

Conroe offers an appealing blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities, making it a highly desirable place to live and work. You'll appreciate the affordable cost of living, allowing for a comfortable lifestyle. The area boasts abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, especially around Lake Conroe, perfect for boating, fishing, and enjoying nature. Conroe also features a strong school system, making it an excellent choice for families. With a growing job market and easy commuting distance to Houston, you'll have access to all the cultural, dining, and entertainment options of a major metropolitan area.

Special note about this opportunity:

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, 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.

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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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, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.