Optometrist

Golden Plains Community Hospital invites an Ophthalmologist to join our dedicated team. Enjoy a balanced Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm in Borger, just 52 miles from Amarillo. Our location offers easy access to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Dallas, each about five hours away. Experience the charm of small-town living paired with the vibrant energy of a growing community.

Eye Exams:

Perform vision and eye tests to determine visual acuity, depth perception, focus, and hand-eye coordination.

Diagnosis & Treatment:

Detect and diagnose sight problems (e.g., myopia, astigmatism) and eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Prescriptions:

Prescribe corrective eyeglasses, contact lenses, and therapeutic medications to treat eye conditions.

Patient Care:

Counsel patients on eye hygiene, nutrition, and safety factors that impact eyesight, and provide vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.

Referrals & Surgery:

Manage pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients and refer complex cases (like retinal detachment or severe trauma) to board-certified ophthalmologists.

Systemic Health Evaluation:

Recognize ocular manifestations of systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, typically in a science-related field like biology, chemistry, or health sciences.

Licensing:

An active, valid state optometry license, usually requiring passage of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exam.

Clinical Skills:

Proficiency with ophthalmic equipment (e.g., phoropter, retinal cameras, slit lamps).

Soft Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and the ability to clearly communicate diagnoses and treatment plans to patients Annual income range: $114500-$147500 Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 Relocation assistance up to $30,000 (with receipts) Generous PTO accrual of 7.08 hours per check (26 pay periods each year) Benefits and a matching 401 (k). Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disabilities, and Life Insurance Come be a part of our growing team!