Optometrist

Job description

Optometrist – Community-Focused Vision Care
Valley Health Systems, Inc. – Wayne, WV and Milton, WV
Valley Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Optometrist who is passionate about improving the vision and eye health of patients throughout our region. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we proudly serve individuals and families across southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio, ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate, and affordable healthcare.
Why Join Valley Health?
Here, your work goes beyond providing excellent eye care. You'll play a vital role in helping patients maintain their vision, overall health, independence, and quality of life. Join a team that values relationships, continuity of care, and a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Position Highlights
• Full-time position providing comprehensive optometric care in a community-focused setting.
• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including children, adults, and seniors.
• Collaborative work environment with primary care providers, specialists, dental providers, behavioral health professionals, and support staff.
• Epic EMR system utilized throughout the organization.

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary of $140,000 to $150,000 per annum with incentive opportunity available.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 available.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and generous retirement contributions of 10.35%.
• Generous paid time off, plus additional illness bank time, personal time, and birthday PTO.
• $2,000 in continuing education funds and 40 hours of paid time off for professional development.
• Licensure and professional dues support.
• Eligibility for NHSC and state loan repayment programs.

What You'll Do
• Provide comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments for patients of all ages.
• Diagnose, manage, and treat a variety of ocular conditions and visual disorders.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and other vision-related treatments.
• Identify and manage eye diseases, referring patients for specialty care or surgical intervention when appropriate.
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and the relationship between vision and overall health.
• Collaborate with Valley Health's multidisciplinary care teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation within our Epic EMR system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and access to vision care.

Qualifications
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program.
• Current West Virginia optometry license or eligibility for licensure in West Virginia.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills.
• A heart for community care and a commitment to Valley Health's mission of "Quality Healthcare in Your Neighborhood."

Ready to make a difference?
If interested in joining Valley Health, send your CV to [email protected].