Private Practice Associate or Partnership: Boutique setting with advanced technology and treatments

Unique opportunity for an optometrist looking to become an associate or partner in a boutique full-scope private practice who is passionate about patient care, interested in learning new specialty skills, and believes in the importance of patient education and prevention.

Locations:  
SIGHT Eye Health Eye Wear– West Hartford, CT 
 
Description: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an optometrist who is excited to grow and develop new skills in specialty services including dry eye, ocular disease, and specialty contact lenses in a boutique private practice with partnership opportunities. 

Our practice has been serving the greater Hartford area for 20 years and continues to grow in specialty services. We have a strong referral base of optometrists, ophthalmologists, physicians, pediatricians, and patients. We are changing what it means to be seen with advanced technology for early detection, patient education, and preventative care. It all begins by listening to patients’ needs.  

We pride ourselves in providing our patients individualized care with access to treatments across multiple optometric specialties including neurorehabilitation, vision therapy, dry eye, myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and ocular disease. Each optometrist on our team has one or more specialties or areas of interest for interoffice referrals and/or mentorship. We strive to provide exceptional experiences for patients and staff through organized infrastructure and leadership. 

SIGHT Eye Health Eye Wear  

• Treatment / Management of Ocular Surface Disease, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Acute Trauma and Urgent Eye Care 
• Co-Management of LASIK, Cataract surgery, and Retinal disease 
• Dry Eye Center: IPL, Lipiflow, Tear Care, Lipiscan, Zest treatments, Digitial Slit Lamp, Supplements, and an ocular esthetics technician for treatment and patient education
• Specialty Contact Lenses: Sclerals, RGPs, Hybrid, Pediatric Aphakia 
• Refractions which may include prism or the Neurolens; Recommendations for the best optical solutions for patients and their functional needs 
• Independent Luxury Optical Collections: SALT, Mykita, Lapima, LA Eyeworks, Caroline Abrams, Bevel, Orgreen, Silhoutte, and Frances Klein. 

Practice Portrait  

• We have cultivated a practice that focuses on professionalism and joy.  
• We value exceptional experiences for patients and staff through organized infrastructure and leadership 
• Healthy work-life balance across team members. 
• 30-minute comprehensive examinations that align with our mission of individualized care through early detection, patient education, preventative treatments, and visual function. 
• Opportunities for growth, development, and mentorship within the organization 
• Production model with opportunity for partnership 
• Scheduled training opportunities with colleagues who love to learn and mentor 
• Ophthalmic technician and administrative support, in the process of developing an option for scribes 
• Ocular esthetics technician for treatment and patient education 

Technology / Procedures  

• Optos 
• OCT/OCTA 
• Olleyes VFA 
• Marco / OPD III Refracting unit 
• Lumenis IPL / Lipiflow / TearCare / ZEST 
• Neurolens 
• Right Eye 
• Firefly digital slit lamp camera 
• Marco digital slit lamp camera 
• Marco Automated Refracting Systems  
• Spark 4 (Shamir) 

Our Perfect Candidate  

• A passionate OD who is driven to grow as a provider across multiple specialties. 
• A motivated OD who enjoys seeing a broad range of patients, from pediatrics to adults. 
• An outgoing OD who enjoys connecting and collaborating with outside referral sources. 
• Willingness to mentor and lead others in the practice including providers, technicians, therapists, and our administrative team. 
• Creative problem-solver who is patient, kind, and able to effectively communicate with others 
• Provide support, development, and oversee therapy services.  

Benefits Offered  

• Partnership Track - if desired 
• Retirement SIMPLE Plan + 3% Match 
• Health Insurance  
• 3 weeks PTO + 6 paid Holidays (on typically-worked days) Pro-Rated for Part-time
• FT or PT work week 
• Employer Paid: DEA License, Controlled Substance License, CT OD License Renewal, 50% CAO Membership Dues, Malpractice Insurance, Credentialing 
• Continuing Education Stipend 
   

Greater Hartford Area 

West Hartford and Farmington are within the Greater Hartford Area and 12 minutes or 4.4 miles away from each other. US News and World Report continues to rank West Hartford in the top 10 places to live in the country and in the top 10 schools. Our town is known for its sidewalks, bike paths, and friendly faces. SIGHT is in the heart of West Hartford Center, filled with shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. Our state is filled with hiking trails, skiing, golfing, parks, bike trails, traditional New England downtowns, breweries, wineries, art galleries, art studios, community-focused libraries, and more. If you are craving a road trip, the ocean is 45 minutes away and both NYC and Bosten are a 2-hour drive in either direction.  

Would you like to start a conversation? Have any questions? Contact Dr. Melissa Lambright at [email protected] 

Education and Experience Required 

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree from an accredited School of Optometry 
• Active License to practice Advanced Optometric Care in CT 
• National Provider Identification (NPI) 
• Accepting New 2024 Grads

 
Salary: 

15% production with a guarantee

Full-time or Part-time positions available