Associate Optometrist – Part-Time​/Per Diem - Lakewood, CO; S Vance St, Lakewood

Position: Associate Optometrist – Part-Time / Per Diem - Lakewood, CO (460 S Vance St, Lakewood, CO 80226[...]

Associate Optometrist – Part-Time / Per Diem – Lakewood, CO (460 S Vance St, Lakewood, CO 80226)

Eyes On Eyecare

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive routine vision and medical optometry exams
• Provide clinical recommendations for lens types based on patient needs (no sales component)
• Conduct pre‑testing, including intraocular pressure checks and autorefraction
• Independently manage patient care, as no technician support is currently provided (a tech will be added in the future)
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient encounters

What You’ll Need

• Fresh graduates are welcome
• Strong foundation in general optometry, including routine vision care and refractions
• Clinical experience in diagnosing and managing medical eye conditions
• Proficiency with OCT interpretation
• Familiarity with managing dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, macular degeneration, and urgent or acute ocular conditions
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions

Access to Advanced Technology and Equipment

• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for detailed retinal imaging
• Optos Ultra‑Widefield Retinal Imaging
• Visual Field Screening for comprehensive ocular health assessments

Compensation and Schedule

• Per diem, part‑time: $700 – $750 per day
• Alternatives: $45 per patient or a percentage of daily revenue
• Expected patient volume: ~16 patients per day, averaging around 12 most days

Key Qualities We’re Looking For

• Professionalism – Integrity, responsibility, and dedication to high standards of care
• Personable – Builds strong, positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Team player – Collaborates effectively with the team to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional service

About the Location

Conveniently located at Target Optical, the practice offers easy access to a wide variety of retail stores and great restaurants—perfect for enjoying lunch breaks or errands after work. Free parking is available, making commuting simple and stress‑free.

If you’re passionate about optometry and dedicated to providing top‑notch eye care services in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Eyes On Eyecare®!

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