Optometrist
Job Description
Optometrist
\nTitan Placement Group invites you to explore an opportunity in Pensacola, Florida.
\nPensacola is a historic Gulf Coast city known for its sugar-white beaches, vibrant downtown, and strong military presence. As one of Florida’s most charming coastal communities, it offers an ideal blend of culture, recreation, and affordability. This opportunity is with a mission-driven, community-focused health center that prioritizes accessible, high-quality care across all populations. The optometry service sees patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on pediatrics, and includes both clinic-based care and mobile outreach in the community.
\nSalary and Benefits
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- Salary range: $122,000 to $182,000 based on experience and market conditions \n
- Residency training is considered in compensation offers \n
- Quarterly productivity bonuses available \n
- Negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation assistance \n
- Medical Insurance: 3 plan options with up to 90% employer contribution \n
- Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian \n
- 17 days of accrued PTO annually + 10 paid holidays \n
- CME: $2,500 annually + 5 days off \n
- 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match (vested after 3 years) \n
- $100,000 in employer-paid life insurance \n
- Short- and long-term disability coverage through Mutual of Omaha \n
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Guardian and Uprise Health \n
- Supplemental insurance options including accident, cancer, and critical illness coverage \n
- Wellness benefits and access to Teladoc virtual care \n
Responsibilities
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- Perform comprehensive pediatric eye exams and visual assessments for children and adolescents \n
- Diagnose and manage eye conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, and other pediatric ocular issues \n
- Prescribe corrective lenses and monitor visual development \n
- Educate children and families on eye health, preventive care, and ongoing treatment \n
- Provide services in a fixed clinic and via a fully equipped mobile optometry unit \n
- Deliver school-based vision services including screenings, exams, prescriptions, and dilations \n
- Use pediatric-friendly equipment such as the Spot Vision Screener, retinoscope, and visual acuity systems \n
- Refer patients to pediatric ophthalmology or specialists when necessary \n
- Document care using eClinicalWorks (ECW) EMR \n
- Collaborate with pediatricians, educators, and community health workers to ensure comprehensive care \n
- Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \n
- Annual patient volume is approximately 3,000 visits \n
Requirements
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- Clear and active Florida Optometrist license (Required) \n
- DEA license not required unless prescribing controlled substances becomes necessary \n
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) \n
- Pediatric optometry experience preferred but not required \n
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills \n
- New graduates are welcome to apply \n
About Us
\nTitan Placement Group is a permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm that is bridging the gap between healthcare companies and high-quality candidates. We do that by utilizing our core values of communication, collaboration, and accountability. Titan Placement Group is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female candidates to apply.
\nIf interested, please apply or email your resume to [email protected].
\nWe can always be reached by phone at (941) 269-1000.
