Optometrist (Optometric Care Associates) - California's Central Coast

An excellent full-time opportunity for an Associate Optometrist is available at Optometric Care Associates, with locations on California's Central Coast!

Why you should apply 

Providing an unsurpassed eye care experience and unparalleled service is the highest priority of Optometric Care Associates. As a long-standing business with three flourishing practice locations, Optometric Care Associates now has a long-term opportunity for the right Associate Optometrist. If you're a well-rounded professional looking to contribute to the success of a well-respected practice, collaborate with other talented professionals, and live in a beautiful region of California, this is your chance!

California's Central Coast comprises four scenic regions, including Monterey Bay, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura—all offering pristine beaches, miles of picturesque shorelines, lush mountains, desert landscapes, rolling wine country hills, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The San Luis Obispo region is home to a bustling college town, historic missions, and 16 different cities and towns. With numerous state parks and beaches, residents can easily enjoy an escape into nature—kayaking in Morro Bay and hiking the coastal bluffs north of Cayucos or the inland hills of San Luis Obispo or Atascadero. The region also offers safe neighborhoods, excellent school districts, and a wonderful place to raise a family. Everything the Central Coast offers and its proximity to California's most visited destinations makes it a prime location for living and working.

Optometric Care Associates is offering the following benefits:

• Competitive base pay 
• Sign on Bonus
• Production-based bonus
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Continuing education allowance
• Relocation stipend negotiable
• Potential future buy-in opportunity

About Optometric Care Associates

Established in 1977, Optometric Care Associates has provided quality eye care services to families and residents in and around Paso Robles, Los Osos, and Atascadero. The practice strives to provide the best possible solution for patients' eye health and vision needs through the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments. The team of Optometrists offer full-scope optometry, specializing in comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, vision therapy, surgical co-management, and specialty contact lenses. Over the years, the practice has forged strong relationships within the ophthalmology community and is the preferred practice for referrals from local medical professionals. The practice is also well-known for supporting local communities through vision screenings for school children, the First 5 program, and other community engagements.

Optometric Care Associates ensures optimal eye health through the industry's most advanced technology and utilizes state-of-the-art vision care technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. The practice features automated optical equipment and behind-the-scenes functional technology, including OCT, Optos, topography, virtual visual fields, non-contact tonometer, and autorefractors. The optical boutique offers an extensive collection of fashionable eyewear for the whole family—plus, the Opticians provide personal support to help patients select the best eyewear for style and vision needs.

About the Associate Optometrist Position  

Optometric Care Associates is seeking a full-time Associate Optometrist passionate about providing the highest level of individualized and personalized care. You'll provide comprehensive vision services, recommend vision-enhancing products, and promote good eye through patient education—on average, 16 to 20 patients are cared for daily. The practice is looking for a go-getter who is comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and interested in growing the patient base. This is an excellent opportunity to care for a variety of patients and conditions while working alongside the industry's best experts.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. 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. If you're an ambitious professional inspired by a career focused on helping others, we invite you to apply for this opportunity, come visit us for an Interview Allowance!

Minimum qualifications include: 

• Optometry license in the state of California 

Special Notice 

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Progr