Optometrist - Community-Focused Vision Care Valley Health Systems, Inc. - Wayne, WV and Milton, WV Valley Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Optometrist who is passionate about improving the vision and eye health of patients throughout our region. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we proudly serve individuals and families across southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio, ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate, and affordable healthcare. Why Join Valley Health? Here, your work goes beyond providing excellent eye care. You'll play a vital role in helping patients maintain their vision, overall health, independence, and quality of life. Join a team that values relationships, continuity of care, and a patient-centered approach to healthcare. Position Highlights Full-time position providing comprehensive optometric care in a community-focused setting. Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including children, adults, and seniors. Collaborative work environment with primary care providers, specialists, dental providers, behavioral health professionals, and support staff. Epic EMR system utilized throughout the organization. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary of $140,000 to $150,000 per annum with incentive opportunity available. Sign-on bonus of $10,000 available. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and generous retirement contributions of 10.35%. Generous paid time off, plus additional illness bank time, personal time, and birthday PTO. $2,000 in continuing education funds and 40 hours of paid time off for professional development. Licensure and professional dues support. Eligibility for NHSC and state loan repayment programs. What You'll Do Provide comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments for patients of all ages. Diagnose, manage, and treat a variety of ocular conditions and visual disorders. Prescribe corrective lenses and other vision-related treatments. Identify and manage eye diseases, referring patients for specialty care or surgical intervention when appropriate. Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and the relationship between vision and overall health. Collaborate with Valley Health's multidisciplinary care teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care. Maintain accurate documentation within our Epic EMR system. Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and access to vision care. Qualifications Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program. Current West Virginia optometry license or eligibility for licensure in West Virginia. Strong clinical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills. A heart for community care and a commitment to Valley Health's mission of "Quality Healthcare in Your Neighborhood." Ready to make a difference? If interested in joining Valley Health, send your CV to cmeese@valleyhealth.org.