Are you an experienced optometrist looking to advance your career, with future practice ownership in mind? Francis Kuo Optometry, located in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a dedicated individual to join their successful team on a part-time basis. If you are ready to provide exceptional eye care in a supportive and rewarding environment, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Why join us?

Francis Kuo, OD, has been a trusted provider of exceptional eye care in the Santa Cruz community since 1997, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere where personalized, unrushed care is the priority. Specializing in contact lenses, pediatric, and geriatric care, the practice is known for its high patient and staff retention, reflecting its dedication to building lasting relationships. With a commitment to creating happy, healthy patients and a supportive, team-oriented environment, an optometrist seeking to take over a well-established practice as Dr. Kuo transitions toward retirement.

What you'll do:
Joining the Francis Kuo Optometry team means becoming part of a dedicated group focused on delivering exceptional eye care. In this part-time role, you will conduct routine vision exams and comprehensive eye assessments, including contact lens evaluations. With access to cutting-edge equipment like the Topcon CV 5000 phoropter, Topcon KR 800 Autorefractor, Topcon Maestro 2 OCT, and the Humphrey Field Analyzer, you will confidently perform thorough tests, ensuring precise diagnoses and tailored solutions for patients. The position requires working on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, where you can expect to see between nine and eleven patients each day.

Who you are:

The practice is seeking a part-time Optometrist who embodies a unique combination of qualities essential to its foundation. You're a personable, caring, energetic professional who thrives in a teamwork-like environment and can seamlessly work with others. The ideal candidate has experience with contact lenses, is glaucoma certified, and can confidently handle a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. Moreover, the practice envisions a potential partnership opportunity in the future.

Why you'll love Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz is a coastal gem offering a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Residents enjoy miles of pristine beaches, towering redwood forests, and a mild climate that makes outdoor activities like surfing, hiking, and biking a year-round delight. The vibrant downtown area is filled with unique shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions, creating a lively and artistic community vibe. With its combination of breathtaking landscapes, a welcoming atmosphere, and endless opportunities for recreation, Santa Cruz is an ideal place for those seeking a balance between relaxation and adventure.

Minimum Qualifications:

Optometry license in the state of California

Preferred Specialties:

Contact lenses and glaucoma certified

Special 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.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. 

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