The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing and managing ocular eye disease, and prescribing corrective lenses. The ideal candidate will have a robust ocular disease knowledge base, a strong commitment to clinical care, and a passion for improving the vision and overall health of our patients. Our Optometry services will focus primarily on school-based programs throughout our five-county area, with services being provided on a mobile optometry vehicle. The duties include, but are not limited to

• Lead the growth of a new Optometry services
• Create a positive work environment
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations across all age groups
• Diagnose and manage a wide variety of ocular diseases and visual system disorders
• Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and amblyopia
• Perform and interpret various diagnostic testing and imaging
• Fundus photography, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography
• Prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses
• Surgical co-management with ophthalmology
• Educate patients on proper eye care practices and preventive measures
• Collaborate and co-manage with other specialties to ensure integrated patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Stay current with advancements in eye care through continuing education
• Assist with hiring and training staff
• Speak at provider meetings, diabetic focus groups, community events, etc.

Hours

Full-time, Monday – Friday

Skills/Abilities/Education/Experience

• An active license to practice optometry in the State of South Carolina
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• A minimum of one year of optometry experience is required.
• BLS/CPR certification is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• A valid driver's license is required

About CareSouth Carolina

We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, and dedicated individuals to join our mission to build healthy communities, provide premier patient-centered healthcare homes, and deliver community services for everyone. If you love taking action and want to positively change the lives of your community, come join us! Since 1979, CareSouth Carolina has grown from one office, with four employees, in Society Hill, South Carolina, to 600+ employees serving the entire Pee Dee Region of South Carolina with multiple offices in Lee, Darlington, Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Dillon counties. At CareSouth Carolina, we are constantly growing and improving. We provide a culture that is based on living our Service Standards – Joy, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Respect, which drive success for both the company and individual team members. We seek the best employees and expect the best from our employees. Whether you’re in a medical office providing in-person care to our patients or working behind the scenes in one of our administrative offices, a positive attitude is key to success.

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