We are looking for a caring, hardworking, optometrist to join our team. Yakima Eye Specialists has a long history in the community with ophthalmology beginnings. We see patients for routine comprehensive eye exams, and medical eye examinations. We practice full scope optometry and want an optometric physician who enjoys practicing medically positioned care. We have a procedure room with lasers and operating microscope in the anticipation that as the scope of practice changes, these instruments can be incorporated into patient care.  Extensive tech support available to help you be as efficient as possible. We have a solid, loyal patient base.

Description of Practice

• Busy, well-established full scope practice needs a full-time Optometrist –
• All equipment needed to keep a modern eye care facility at the cutting edge of technology Automated VF, OCT (ant and post), topo, Epic autorefraction, pachymetry, fundus photography, B-scan, Slit lamp photography
• Techs routinely do all pre-testing, special testing
• Possibility of scribe if production warrants

Benefits for the Optometrist (OD) position:

• Competitive Salary based on experience with bonus structure
• Work hours: Mon–Fri 8-5
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off allowance
• Paid holidays
• Malpractice Insurance
• DEA certification
• Licensing fees
• AOA Dues
• Paid Mobile phone
• $2000 annual stipend for Continuing Education

Yakima offers

The Yakima Valley is in south Central Washington and is known for its quality and quantity of agricultural crops, large wine and craft beverage industry, blue skies and affordable housing.

Yakima's housing expenses are 8% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 16% lower than the national average.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree (OD)
• Washington State Optometrist License
• Residency training and/or experience in a medical setting preferred but not required
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Dedication to exceptional patient care
• Desire to build and promote practice

About Yakima Eye Specialists

MEDICAL OPTOMETRIST-- Yakima, WA An experienced clinician, or a new graduate with the ability to learn quickly will be welcome! Residency and ABO certification is desirable but not required. The drive to continuously advance and perform at full scope of practice, is mandatory. The ideal candidate should provide proficient, compassionate and enthusiastic care to patients in an energetic and steady work environment. •A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics •Excellent clinical and communication skills •Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes •Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree •Valid Washington state license to practice optometry •Strong computer skills and EHR experience Medical optometrist will: •serve patients of all ages leaning more towards geriatric care •see/treat/manage a great deal of eye disease •serve a well-established patient base •have the autonomy to develop your own practice within the group while enjoying the ability to immediately consult a colleague just by walking down the hall You will be provided with everything needed to run an advanced optometry/ophthalmology practice, limited only by scope of practice.... Including but not limited to: •Exceptionally well-trained staff •Nine examination lanes •EMR •Zeiss CIRRUS Photo 800 multi-modality imager (Cirrus OCT, Color fundus Photography, Angiography, Cornea and angle imaging) •NIDEK RT-5100 Computerized Refractor •Humphrey Visual Field •Topography •A-scan •B-scan •Pachymetry •Procedure room (lumps and bumps, intraocular injections) •Operating room microscope •YAG laser •Argon laser Benefits include: •$130,000 starting salary •Monday-Friday work week •Premium health insurance for you and your immediate family •Dental insurance •Malpractice insurance •IRA (3% match) •CE ($1,500) •WA License fee •DEA fee •AOA & WA Optometric Association dues •PTO (2 weeks) •Mobile phone Yakima has been the cultural, business, educational, health services, and governmental focal point of the Central Washington region since it was founded more than 125 years ago. •Ninth largest city in Washington State •Semi-arid desert •Three hundred days of sunshine each year •Four distinct seasons •One of the world’s leading producers of apples •Produces 75% of the hops grown in the United States •Birthplace of Washington State's wine industry •Location of over 250 manufacturing firms producing a variety of products including aircraft parts, wood products, plastic products, recreational vehicles, and communications technology •Abundant outdoor recreation, including water and snow skiing, fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, and white-water rafting Interested candidates may submit their curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: YAKIMA EYE SPECIALISTS PLLC Attn: Jeff Wilkinson, O.D. 1410 Lakeside Ct Suite #103 Yakima, WA 98902 jeffw@figgseyeclinic.com

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