With the only local optometrist retiring soon, patient demand is high, creating a rare opportunity to step into an established area and make an impact. Open to both recent graduates and experienced professionals, this full-time role offers the opportunity to build or expand hands-on experience in both clinical care and practice management from day one. If you’re passionate about expanding access to care and committed to serving underserved communities, this is the place for you!
As a full-time Optometrist, you will perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular diseases, prescribe corrective lenses, and co-manage surgical cases in collaboration with ophthalmology. You will play a key role in leading and expanding the newly established Optometry Department, helping to shape its services and impact within the community. You'll also take part in provider meetings and support community outreach initiatives that align with the mission. This position offers flexible scheduling with no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties, and a competitive salary range of $145,000-$165,000, depending on experience.
- $145K/yr - $165K/yr
- In-house, tuition reimbursement program
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $5,000 relocation stipend
- Paid continuing education and licensure fees
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403B retirement with 3% employer match
- Public service loan forgiveness eligibility
- Private loan repayment program through VSP
- Partnership opportunity
- 18 days of PTO
- Full benefits including health, dental, vision, life
- Retirement plan 403b with up to 3% match
The Community:
Located only an hour’s drive north of Redding, the City of Mt. Shasta has easy access to the excitement and amenities of nine counties within the area, while retaining its own identity as the recreational and cultural hub of the Shasta Region. A population of 3600 maintains the “small-town” atmosphere that makes residing here so desirable. The streets are safe and clean, local businesses provide a stable financial base, and there is a great community spirit for all to enjoy.
Mt. Shasta is a scenic getaway, artists’ colony, and tourism center. As a community, it’s vibrant and family-oriented with abundant outdoor recreation. With almost 26,000 visitors yearly, tourism is the major industry and largest contributor to local economy. The breathtaking scenery, delightfully different seasons, clean air and water, and unlimited recreational opportunities continue to attract people from all points of the compass.
With exceptional air quality and pure water in a high alpine environment, we enjoy four distinct seasons. The weather in the City of Mt. Shasta and Siskiyou County is ideal. Average summer afternoon temperatures are in the 80’s with no humidity, and evening temperatures may drop to the 40’s. Rain and snowfall occurs mainly in the months of October through mid-May.
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