Optometrist (Vision Square Eye Care) - Shallotte, Southport, and Calabash, NC

Vision Square Eye Care is guided by a “Patient First” mission, ensuring that the needs of every individual are always the top priority. To meet the growing demand for care within the local retirement community, the practice is seeking two Associate Optometrist to join its team. This opportunity offers the chance to deliver full-scope, meaningful eye care in a family-owned practice that has proudly served patients for over 50 years.

Why join us?

Established in 1973, Vision Square Eye Care is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. With expertise in contact lenses and dry eye disease, the team is guided by a “patient-first” mantra, ensuring personalized, high-quality care at every visit. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the practice offers convenient hours, on-call service for after-hours emergencies, and strong OD/MD collaborations with local ophthalmologists to deliver seamless, trusted care.  

What you'll do:
As an Associate Optometrist at Vision Square Eye Care, you will provide full-scope eye care in a family-owned practice that has proudly served the community for over 52 years. Working Monday through Friday (40 – 50 hours per week), you will perform comprehensive yearly eye health exams, contact lens fittings, and manage a variety of patient needs using advanced technology, including OCT, Optomap, Visual fields, and IPL. Each doctor in the practice is encouraged to develop a unique niche, contributing to a well-rounded team approach. On average, you can expect to conduct approximately 16 exams and 8 office visits per day, supported by a skilled, patient-focused staff.

Who you are:

You're a passionate and dedicated individual with a deep commitment to providing exceptional eye care and improving the vision health of the community. You're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about staying up to date on the latest advancements in optometry and can adopt a family approach to health care. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals, to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture. A strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities as you will play a vital role in the continued success and expansion of the business.

Why you'll love Shallotte, Southport, and Calabash:
Shallotte, Southport, and Calabash each offer a unique coastal charm while sharing the appeal of relaxed living by the water. Residents enjoy scenic beaches, peaceful waterways, and abundant opportunities for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. These towns are known for their welcoming communities, lively local events, and rich coastal traditions that create a warm, small-town feel. With their blend of natural beauty, seaside charm, and a slower-paced lifestyle, Shallotte, Southport, and Calabash are inviting places to call home.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Production bonus
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Partnership opportunity
• 401K

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of North Carolina

Preferred Specialties:

• General care, contact lenses, DED, specialty contacts [scleral, etc.]

Special Notice:

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. 

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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