Collaborative Optometry / Ophthalmology Surgeon Extender

At Vancouver Clinic, caring for people is our first priority and the driving force behind everything we do. New clinicians will find a collegial, supportive, and caring environment of healthcare professionals committed to our patients and community. Our multispecialty clinic is physician owned, which prioritizes the highest quality patient care and a strong work-life balance.

We are eager and ready to hire another optometrist to join our growing practice. The new clinician will join the largest group of eyecare providers in Southwest Washington. Our Ophthalmology Department consists of three optometrists and five ophthalmologists including subspecialists in glaucoma, pediatrics and oculoplastics.

This is a unique and exciting position, which will involve working side-by-side in the clinic with our two comprehensive ophthalmologists in order to extend their services. We want all our clinicians practicing to the full scope of their license and this position provides the best of integrated eyecare.

We anticipate that roughly half of the schedule will involve routine, post-operative care of cataract and glaucoma patients. The remaining clinical time will be spent seeing cataract / YAG consults, helping patients select the best IOL for their visual needs, triaging for the department, seeing urgent consults alongside our ophthalmologists as well as communicating with and educating patients. We are referring to this position as our optometrist "surgeon extender".

This position is a 1.0 full-time equivalent position with four days a week in our 12 exam lane Salmon Creek office and one day a week in our 8 exam lane Camas office. We provide full-spectrum eyecare at both locations. This position affords the opportunity to have a great work/life balance with amazing colleagues and no weekend hours or call responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing, hardworking, patient-oriented, team player with an excitement to practice evidence-based medicine in a collegial, cohesive group of MDs and ODs. They will be excited to work side-by-side with our ophthalmologists and capable of seeing 20 patients a day with the help of a dedicated ophthalmic technician.

Preference will be given to candidates with residency training, 3+ years of experience and/or comfort with co-managing care. But newer grads that are quick learners and have excellent interpersonal skills are also encouraged to apply. Our ophthalmologists are enthusiastic teachers and are eager to provide mentoring and on-the-job training for the right long-term candidate.

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package along with a salary of $150,000 / year.

We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban neighborhoods, downtown high rises or rural locations with acreage.

We enjoy year round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene, wineries and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering world-class food, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and numerous professional sports teams. Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income tax.

We recognize that each person's unique experience, identity, and perspective advances our ability to deliver the best possible care to our patients. We encourage candidates of every background to apply to join our team.

If interested, please reach out with your CV and a cover letter to Amy Barter, our clinician recruiter.

Amy Barter

Manager of Physician & APC Recruiting

providerrecruiting@tvc.org

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.

Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with participation in a profit sharing plan. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE. Contact your Recruiter for full information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.