Optometrist (Topa Topa Optometry)

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Are you a dedicated optometrist seeking a rewarding and exciting career in the stunning region of Southern California? Consider joining Topa Topa Optometry, a thriving practice in Ojai, California, where your passion for eye care and collaboration alongside skilled professionals is highly valued. This exciting opportunity allows you to unlock your full potential while immersed in Ojai’s unmatched natural beauty. Along with comprehensive benefits, you’ll receive a $5,000 relocation stipend and a $10,000 sign-on bonus as a warm welcome to the Topa Topa Optometry team.

Why join us?

Topa Topa Optometry, Inc., established in 1987 by husband-and-wife team Bruce Brockman, OD, and Bridget Tsao, OD, is committed to providing exceptional eye care solutions tailored to each patient's health and vision needs. The practice serves a diverse clientele, including families, small-business owners, farmers, and retirees, while emphasizing personalized care and a warm, attentive approach. With a deep understanding of the community's unique needs, the team at Topa Topa specializes in eye disease management, comprehensive eye exams, children's eye care, and LASIK and refractive surgery co-management. Utilizing advanced technologies such as retinal imaging and evidence-based treatments, the skilled team ensures optimal eye health for every patient. With a long-tenured staff and an established patient base, the practice continues to uphold its small-town personality while delivering outstanding service.

What you'll do:

As the newest full-time or part- time optometrist, you will become an integral part of a passionate and collaborative team of seven dedicated professionals who are committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day. You’ll have the rewarding responsibility of conducting routine, comprehensive eye exams and delivering top-tier patient care, ensuring every individual receives a personalized and attentive experience. Your regular schedule, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, allows for a healthy work-life balance while providing you with the opportunity to cultivate lasting relationships with patients and colleagues alike, all in a supportive and welcoming environment that truly values your expertise and compassion.

Who we're seeking:

You're an exceptional Optometrist with an attentive, sincere demeanor and excellent communication skills that foster strong patient relationships. Your commitment to ongoing education and community involvement will be key to thriving in this role. The practice values high-level clinical skills and the ability to provide services that align with its specialties, including primary care, high-end optical sales, family practice, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, nutraceuticals, and surgical co-management. As a dedicated professional, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by delivering outstanding eye care services while staying at the forefront of advancements in the field. Experienced professionals and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Why you'll love Ojai: 

Discover the essence of Ojai, where breathtaking landscapes, vibrant activities, and a warm community spirit converge to create an extraordinary place to call home. Embracing a health-conscious lifestyle, this vibrant community is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting superior hiking and biking trails, serene fishing spots, world-class golf, and tennis—plus art, music, and many cultural activities. Within the city limits lies the renowned Five-Diamond Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, a sanctuary of luxury and relaxation. Education thrives here, too, with a diverse array of public and private schools. Ojai's allure extends beyond its natural beauty, as it is home to esteemed personalities from the film and music industries, who seamlessly blend in as neighbors and patients. Moreover, with over 300 non-profit and service organizations, the Ojai Valley thrives on a strong sense of community, fostering connections and making a positive impact. 

Special note about this opportunity:

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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