| Seeking a full-time optometrist for a highly medical-focused position in Searcy, Arkansas. This position is open to any level of optometrist for general eye care/ocular health/high medical patient flow – new grads welcome to apply. Above-average pay for the right motivated person. With the new scope of practice law in Arkansas, we look forward to being able to provide the highest level of care to our patients! Email resume with contact info to Dr. Westfall at drweye@swbell.net to schedule a phone interview. History of Practice
Our practice started in 1959 by Dr. Howard Flippin who is currently retired from the practice. He currently works as the Executive Director for the Arkansas State Board of Optometry. Dr. Howard Flippin’s daughter, Dr. Patricia Flippin-Westfall joined her father in the Searcy practice in 1999. She currently owns and operates the practice as well as one in Jacksonville, AR. Dr. Westfall specializes in vision therapy and is a fellow of COVD and a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. She is also a past president of the Arkansas Optometric Association. About the Practice
Our office is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, with extended hours to 6 pm on Tuesdays. Other specialties in the practice include vision therapy. Patient ages range from infants to geriatrics. Lots of diversification in this practice! Total staff for the Searcy location runs around 22 including 4 vision therapists and Dr. Alley Meredith (who will leaving June 2021). We offer state-of-the-art technology for our patients, including Fundus photography, anterior seg photos, OCT, corneal topography, and ERG/VEP technology. Salary and Benefits
Salary is a combination of compensation methods, day rate, and productivity. Annual salary with the combined methods averages above $115,000 per year. Compensation package includes AOA Dues, State Association Dues, Local Society Dues, Malpractice Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, License Fees, Continuing Education Reimbursement, and Retirement Plan. Location
Searcy is located 45 minutes North of Little Rock, AR. Searcy is the county seat of White County and is one of the best places to live in Arkansas. Living in Searcy offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Searcy. The public and private schools in Searcy are highly rated. Searcy was the winner of Season 4 Small Business Revolution Main Street competition featured on HULU. The community is thriving with a mixture of history, art, culture, sports, and education nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. |
