Why you should apply
Offering caring, comprehensive vision care service for patients and families through the combination of VIP treatment and state-of-the-art technology is the mission of Maple Lawn Eye Care Center. As a long-standing practice serving the Fulton communities, this business continues to flourish, a long-term opportunity is now available for the right Optometrist. If you’re a well-rounded professional looking to practice full-scope optometry with other talented professionals in a rewarding environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Centrally located between Baltimore and Washington D.C. and just outside the nation’s capital, Fulton is an excellent place to live and work and offers small-town comfort with the added convenience of nearby city life. Home to fascinating sights and unique experiences, this vibrant area gives you access to a wealth of historical, cultural, entertainment and recreation options. Residents and visitors enjoy various restaurants, cafes, shops, historic architecture, museums, and live events. There’s also plenty of beautiful places to explore—Patapsco Valley State Park, Seneca Creek State Park, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Catoctin Mountain, to name a few. Additionally, its proximity to some of the East Coast's largest cities, such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., makes this beautiful area a fantastic place to call home.
About Maple Lawn Eye Care Center
For over 30 years, Maple Lawn Eye Care Center has provided a total eye care and vision experience to the residents and families in Howard County and surrounding communities. The team professionals take a patient-centric approach to ensure optimal eye health and offer personalized vision solutions. The practice specializes in an array of services including, comprehensive functional eye exams for children and adults, specialty contact lenses, orthokeratology, myopia control, low vision, vision rehabilitation, dry eye, glaucoma, and special services for brain injuries, concussions, and strokes. To support future business growth, the practice is looking to add an Optometrist to the team of seven employees.
Maple Lawn Eye Care Center uses state-of-the-art vision care technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. The practice is well equipped with advanced technology including, autorefractor/keratometer, non-contact tonometry, optical coherence tomography, advanced retinal photography, and visual fields. Customers enjoy browsing a large selection of designer eyewear from manufacturers around the world. The Opticians provide personalized attention to help patients find the best fit, look, and functionality for all visual needs—plus, an on-site optical lab conveniently serves patients with customized lenses.
About the Part-Time Optometrist Opening
Maple Lawn Eye Care Center is seeking an Optometrist passionate about providing personalized patient-focused care to ensure excellent eye health and vision care. You’ll perform full-scope optometry, including comprehensive vision examinations, recommend treatment and products to improve vision, recommend lens options and contact lenses for visual needs, and educate patients about their ocular health. The position is part-time, offering 16 to 24 hours weekly.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.
Minimum qualifications:
Optometry license in the state of MarylandSpecial Notice
This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.
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