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Posted Posted October-2008
Associate Optometrist
Due to the continued growth of this practice, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to further develop your professional career. You will work along side a committed, enthusiastic, friendly team of three other Optometrists and qualified dispensing staff. This position will allow you to practice to the full extent of your clinical training - you will be regularly challenged with a diverse range of eye conditions such as iritis, retinal detachment, HSV, foreign bodies, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, strabismus - and much more. We have a cohesive and supportive Optometric team, actively working together in case management when required. Practising in this sort of environment will make you want to go to work each day!! Requirement We are looking for a proactive, motivated Optometrist with a desire to achieve their professional potential and have real impact on their patients and work team. The primary focus of the role will be consulting, however dependent on experience and desire, the newly appointed Optometrist will be given the opportunity to participate in practice management and leadership to a level at which they feel comfortable. This participation may be in areas such as marketing/advertising, staff education, clinical direction and developments, financial management, implementation of business plan, stock purchasing and inventory control. All optometrists at our practice are expected to participate in continuing education to the minimum level as required for membership of the OAA. Additional CE in areas of particular interest is strongly encouraged and our salary packaging and leave entitlements reflect the importance we place on professional education and development. Benefits Excellent salary package will be commensurate with experience. We envisage a salary package range of $95,000 to $130,000. Your package will include:
Lifestyle Opportunity Port Lincoln and our practice offer superior lifestyle benefits. The practice hours reflect our desire to achieve a sustainable work life balance. We don’t work late nights and the practice is only open Saturday mornings from 9am until 12 noon. Our Optometrists are well respected by our patients, general medical practitioners, ophthalmologists and the business and general community. Community involvement is readily available through the opportunity to participate in many and varied groups such as sporting, arts and theatre, environmental, social, and charitable groups and organisations. Port Lincoln offers the ability to live within a short walk or short drive of the practice, leaving more time for relaxation, social pursuits etc. We are surrounded by some beautiful and spectacular landscapes. We have pristine waters for surfing, diving, sailing, fishing etc, beautiful national parks for camping, walking, riding, 4 wheel driving and camping. The region also has an excellent reputation for seafood – with local prawn, tuna, abalone, king fish, oyster and mussel industries. You can cook your own or dine out at one of our many excellent restaurants. Port Lincoln also boasts 4 local wineries, a food and wine festival and of course “Tunarama” held on the Australia Day long weekend every year – a festival which celebrates the local Tuna industry and involves a “tuna tossing” competition – open to all Optometrists!! Port Lincoln is well serviced by local and national businesses, so almost anything you could wish for is attainable here, however we are also only a short 40 minute flight from Adelaide should you require access to a capital city or to transfer on to interstate. Applications To apply for this position or to get more information, contact Elise or Phil - details in "Contact Us" section of this Web site. |
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