Optometrist jobs in Kansas
Optometrist provides primary care and medical treatment to patients with visual system disorders and diseases. Examines patients' eyes to detect and diagnose vision problems, diseases, and other conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. Being an Optometrist develops treatment plans and prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and/or medication to treat eye disorders. Educates patients on proper eye care and treatment plans. Additionally, Optometrist requires a doctorate degree. Requires Licensed Optician. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Optometrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Optometrist
- Olathe Family Vision
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Olathe, KS
FULL_TIME
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The Optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The Optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducting Eye exams
- Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
- Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
- Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
- Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
- Perform vision tests and analyze results
- Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
- Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
- Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific) Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
- -for example, examining a patient's eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery
- Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
- Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined
clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs
- Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution,
- Must have passed all optometric state boards.
Benefits- 401(k) with Match
- Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
- Vision Service Plan
- Employee Vision Discount Program
- HSA/FSA
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.
Physical Demands
- This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
Req Benefits: Benefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only* - 1 Day Ago
Optometrist
- Compass Medical Provider, LLC
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Salina, KS
CONTRACTOR
- Compass Medical Provider is seeking experienced Optometrists to provide precise vision screenings for the National Guard. 1 year experience and attention to detail. Must be able to stand for long peri...
- 11 Days Ago
Optometrist
- Salina Family Healthcare Center
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Salina, KS
FULL_TIME
- Hiring Range - $105,000 - 115,000\annually FLSA Status - Exempt General DescriptionThe Optometrist diagnoses, manages, and treats conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. This posit...
- 13 Days Ago
Optometrist
- United States Air Force
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Overland Park, KS
FULL_TIME
- THE PRACTICE OF PERFECTING VISIONIt’s crucial to ensure our Airmen are able to achieve ideal vision. Providing primary eye care, Optometrists examine and test people’s eyes for visual acuity and eye d...
- 13 Days Ago
Optometrist
- Eyetastic Services
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Andover, KS
FULL_TIME
- Are you an Optometrist looking to join an outstanding practice with highly trained optometrists, opticians, and technicians dedicated to providing top-notch eye care services? If so, then this is for ...
- 15 Days Ago
Optometrist
- US Veterans Health Administration
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Leavenworth, KS
FULL_TIME
- Duties Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan r...
- 1 Month Ago
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Optometrist
- United States Air Force
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Montgomery, AL
- THE PRACTICE OF PERFECTING VISION It’s crucial to ensure our Airmen are able to achieve ideal vision. Providing primary ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Sun State Eye Care
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Sun City West, AZ
- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks 90% Medical Optometry Great Work Environment No Weekends Job Summary We a...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Bright Eyes Optometry
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New Rochelle, NY
- Job Title: Optometrist Company: Bright Eyes Optometry Location: Westchester, New York Job Type: Part Time About Bright E...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Partners Insight
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Fort Myers, FL
- Our client is a family-oriented practice group that provides full-service vision care for children and adults. Our frien...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Spectrum Vision Partners
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Pittsburgh, PA
- WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Unicare Community Health Center
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Ontario, CA
- Job Description Job Description HIRING FULL-TIME OPTOMETRIST Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disor...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- MINNESOTA OPTICAL
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Elk River, MN
- Job Description Job Description Full Time and part-time Optometrist positions available (Elk River) For full time no wee...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Optometrist
- Partners Insight
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Alcoa, TN
- Our client is a family-oriented practice group that provides full-service vision care for children and adults. Our frien...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Kansas
Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Optometrist jobs
$124,551 to $149,489
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What does an Optometrist do?
Optometrist in Concord, NH
It’s unfortunate, but when someone asks, “how much does an optometrist make in a year?” the only honest answer is “it depends.”.
February 16, 2020
Optometrist in Sumter, SC
When you need a simple check-up for your eyes, you see an optometrist.
December 19, 2019
Optometrist in San Antonio, TX
Optometrist often forget how complex it is because we spend 3 years straight studying some form of optics, and we do it for literally every patient that walks in the door so it just comes naturally to us.
December 25, 2019