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Looking to make a real difference in a vibrant urban setting? The perfect opportunity is waiting for you at AJ Kew Gardens Optical, located in Queens, New York. As a dedicated part-time Optometrist, you'll join an energetic team and play a key role in serving a large and diverse community with comprehensive eye care.
Why Join Us?
AJ Kew Gardens Optical is a well-established, family-owned practice that consistently puts its patients first. The practice provides comprehensive medical and routine eye exams for patients of every age, offering a full range of medical optometry services and specializing in contact lens fitting, including RGP and sclerals. Patients can expect the best in eyewear as the business prides itself on offering an exclusive collection of eyeglasses from the world's finest brands, supported by a welcoming team of eyewear specialists. Its commitment to the vision health of Kew Gardens and Flushing residents is evident in the use of modern lens technologies, diverse contact lens options, and convenient, on-site eye exams, ensuring comprehensive and accessible care.
What You'll Do:
As a part-time Optometrist at this flourishing practice, you'll deliver full-scope eye care examinations to a diverse patient base. You'll skillfully utilize state-of-the-art equipment, including Retinal Photo, OCT, Auto-refractor, Topographer, Virtual Visual Field, and Pachymeter, to accurately diagnose and manage various ocular conditions. A key part of your role will be patient education, ensuring individuals fully understand their vision health and treatment options. The practice offers flexible working hours to accommodate various schedules and is looking for someone available to working one weekend day.
Who You Are:
You have a strong work ethic with effective communication skills and a genuine passion for patient care. The ideal candidate is dedicated to supporting the practice's goals of expanding the availability of doctor services, ensuring that more members of the Queens community receive prompt and excellent eye care. You possess strong clinical acumen, a proactive approach to patient education, and the ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Your compensation and benefits package are commensurate with your experience and contributions to the practice.
Why You'll Love Queens, New York:
Living in Queens offers an unparalleled urban experience with a strong sense of community. You'll be part of one of the most diverse boroughs in the world, boasting an incredible array of international cuisines, vibrant cultural festivals, and unique local shops right at your doorstep. Enjoy easy access to Manhattan's world-class attractions via excellent public transportation, while also finding abundant green spaces, beautiful parks, and a more relaxed pace within Queens. From Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to the bustling streets of Astoria, Queens provides an exciting and fulfilling lifestyle with something for everyone.
Required Qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of New York
• Malpractice insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual is a plus

Special Notice
This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.
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