Graystone Eye, located in the foothills of the NC Blue Ridge Mountains, is a quality focused, highly successful Ophthalmology practice. Since 1969, Graystone has been serving multiple communities by achieving exemplary clinical outcomes and providing unparalleled experiences for patients, employees, and families. Graystone Eye has been providing services at four NC locations: Hickory, Lenoir, Boone, Lincolnton, and a 3 OR Surgery Center within its 92,000 sq ft Hickory building, where patients receive the ultimate in state-of-the-art ophthalmic services.

“I joined this practice because of the talented surgeons and the reviews my patients gave after visiting this team for surgical care. Patients always raved about how kind the staff were to them and how they felt listened to. I wanted to work for a company whose number one focus was patient care and one who worked well with local O.D.s. Working for this group has been such a great pleasure and has allowed me to grow even more as an OD. The team we have is top notch and I always feel heard and appreciated by the leadership team. I just wish I had found this opportunity sooner!” - Optometrist on staff.

The Doctor of Optometry is responsible for providing comprehensive vision care to patients so they can care for their eyes and access tools to support their vision. Duties include conducting eye examinations, performing pre-op and post-op checks, identifying signs of disease or injury, and prescribing corrective lenses and medications. The OD would have access to sub-specialists and comprehensive ophthalmologists to refer patients to for needs such as ocular pathology and/or surgical needs. In addition, the OD will be able to identify and assess eye defects and diseases commensurate with skills and scope of practice, record diagnosis and treatment plans, including referrals and therapeutic prescriptions, perform some administrative duties, and provide call coverage in rotation with all physicians up to four times per year.

The incoming optometrist will have the opportunity to be mentored by seasoned surgeons who provide world-class care in their community. Our highly trained team of fourteen board certified ophthalmologists includes eight fellowship trained sub-specialists. Services and specialties include comprehensive eye care, cataracts, glaucoma, refractive procedures (iLASIK), corneal disorders, retinal disorders, pediatric vision disorders, oculo-facial plastics (functional and aesthetic services) and optical.

Highlights Include:

• New Grad ODs Encouraged to Apply
• Excellent Base salary + Generous Bonus  (With all bonuses and pay, hardworking ODs can earn $200K!)
• Up to $50K Sign-on Bonus
• 4 and 5 Day Work Week Options
• Medical and primary care optometry role
• Collegial, Collaborative Team - You'll enjoy working here.
• Phenomenal Support Staff:  You'll get 2 Techs and a Scribe
• Profit Sharing 
• VERY Lucrative Optical incentive structure
• Stipend Option
• Student Loan Repayment Option
• Generous benefits:
  • Vacation Pay
  • Holiday pay
  • CME Days
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401k + Profit Sharing
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Outstanding mentors & teammates

Essentials Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge and skills of optometry essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position. Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations including visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit lam examination, lensometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and other relevant examination components.
• Demonstrated ability to perform subjective refractions for ophthalmology patients.
• Skilled at providing directions, instructions, information, and guidance to less experienced staff members.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with staff, physicians, and members of our healthcare community.
• Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills

Education:

• NEW GRAD ODS INVITED TO APPLY!
• Doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree.
• North Carolina Optometry Board license, completed or plans to be complete

About Graystone Eye

Graystone Eye is an ophthalmology practice that was originally established as Harris, Foster and Lefler, PA, founded in 1969 by Drs. William Harris, Dr. Thomas Foster and Dr. Hampton Lefler. In 1973, these founding physicians had a new office constructed near Catawba Hospital and shared that space with ENT physicians, subsequently becoming known as Graystone Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat. In 1977, the practice became Graystone Ophthalmology Associates with the joining of Dr. Randal Williams; and, in 1993 Graystone inherited their Lenoir office with the acquisition of Lenoir Eye Care Clinic. During that 16-year span, the founding physicians of Graystone also opened the original Lincolnton office. Our highly trained team of thirteen board certified ophthalmologists includes seven fellowship trained sub-specialists. Our practice is proudly focused on the following services: comprehensive eye care, cataracts, glaucoma, refractive procedures (iLASIK), corneal disorders, retina disorders, pediatric vision disorders, oculo-facial plastics (functional and aesthetic services) and optical. It is our pleasure to treat patients and provide the best quality care possible and are honored that so ma...ny have entrusted us with that responsibility! At Graystone Eye we strive to find team members that are looking to be in positions that will demonstrate to you that serving others is what you want to do. We look for people who value customer service, excellence, respect, share our vision, carry themselves with integrity, collaborate with each other, and contribute to a great place to work at. OUR MISSION: Preserving the Gift of Sight and Improving Lives - ONE PATIENT AT A TIME OUR VISION: Achieving Exemplary Clinical Outcomes & Providing an Unparalleled Experience for Patients, Employees, and Families

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