Why you should apply

Positively influencing patients' lives by improving the quality of their eye care is the mission of Appleton Eye Associates. As a long-standing community-oriented practice, patients can expect the finest optometry services through expert care, compassion, and personalized vision solutions. If you're a well-rounded Optometrist looking to take your career to the next level and directly impact the success of a well-established private practice, this is your opportunity.

Located in New England and just 35 miles northeast of Central Boston lies the charming North Shore region, which offers the perfect blend of exciting city life and small-town comfort. Visitors and residents will enjoy an eclectic mix of the old and new, providing a unique opportunity for convenient living. In addition, its proximity to some of the East Coast's most visited cities allows residents easy access to explore New England's rich history, cultural attractions, fascinating sights, and outdoor adventures. Located less than 30 miles from Boston Logan International Airport, the North Shore is an idealplace to practiceand a wonderful place to call home.

About Appleton Eye Associates

Appleton Eye Associates was established in 1973, with its first location in Newburyport. As a well-respected business in the community, the practice has grown to five different locations throughout the North Shore of Massachusetts-Newburyport, Amesbury, Ipswich, North Reading, and South Hamilton. The practice offers full-service optometry and medical eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical diagnoses. With a focus on patient-centric care, the professionals offer specialties in ocular diseases, dry eye therapy, and specialty contact lens fittings. To support business growth and expansion to a sixth location while preserving the legacy of Appleton Eye Associates, the business is looking for an Optometrist to join a team of 23 professionals.

Appleton Eye Associates is at the forefront of advanced diagnostic technology and vision correction products to diagnose and treat a wide array of ocular conditions. Each location features a full suite of optometric technology including, Optovue OCT-A, Optos Daytona, Octopus VF, Lumenis IPL, Nidek, Essilor camera, FDT CVF, and Marco Digital and Manual Phoroptors with auto-refractors/keratometers. Patients enjoy a family-friendly shopping experience as they browse a wide selection of fashionable eyewear and designer frames from the optical boutique-the Opticians are always ready to provide top-notch service to help patients find the perfect pair of frames. Plus, the practice carries an array of contact lenses that include daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses, and gas permeable contact lenses.

About the Optometrist Opening

Appleton Eye Associates is seeking a part-time or full-time Optometrist well-versed in optometric care and a passion for providing excellent eye health and vision care for all patients. You'll perform full-scope optometry in accordance with Massachusetts state standards. A support staff will perform pre-testing, examination support, and other duties, enabling you to focus on patient care-patients are scheduled every 30 minutes. A candidate experienced in additional ocular specialties or an interest in specialty contact lenses or vision therapy will be an asset to the team.

The practice is looking for an outgoing and friendly Optometrist motivated to succeed in private practice with quality patient care the main objective. As Massachusetts has expanded the therapeutic capabilities of Optometrists to include glaucoma medications and oral medications, you'll have the opportunity to extend these capabilities to patients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a profitable business, learn from other industry experts, and take your career to the next level.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will want to continuously develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and be willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Optometry license in the state of Massachusetts

Preferred specialties include:

• All modalities considered
• Additional interests such as specialty contact lenses and vision therapy are welcome

As a full-time employee of the practice, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive base pay
• Health insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off
• 401(k)
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance

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