Why you should apply

North Bay Vision Center's foundation is built on providing quality vision care for the best value in sight. This solid optometry practice continues to flourish, and long-term opportunity is on the horizon for the right Associate Optometrist. You'll enjoy the advantages of a flexible schedule, independently determining your hours, including one Saturday per month. The practice offers two routes when it comes to compensation. One route gives candidates full benefits such as insurance, vacation, and a 401k alongside a competitive salary. The other route runs off of a generous percentage basis where the owner rewards you like a junior partner without any responsibilities of an owner. An example is a current associate working last year for a total of 1526 hours on a schedule she designed where she produced a base pay of around 76/77k complemented by a bonus of around 67k, exemplifying the practice's commitment to recognizing and rewarding dedication and production. When hired, you are able to decide which compensation structure aligns during the initial 90-day probation period.If you're an energetic professional looking to practice full-scope optometry with a well-respected practice, work on a team that values a positive working culture, and live in a beautiful region of Northern California, this is your chance!

Located 50 miles north of San Francisco in the heart of wine country, Rohnert Park is nicknamed "The Friendly City," and is known for diverse culinary offerings, boutique shops, unique galleries and an assortment of activities for all ages. With exciting city life nearby, and only minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Rohnert Park provides residents the unique opportunity for convenient and relaxed living. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy countless adventures including world-class road biking, hiking and horseback riding over 128 acres of grassy hills at Rohnert Park's regional park. Just south, lies the charming town of Cotati with a bustling downtown offering a plethora of eclectic restaurants, coffee shops, craft breweries and a California historical landmark-all within a one-of-a-kind hexagonal street pattern. With all that Rohnert Park has to offer, and just 15 miles from Charles M. Schulz Airport-this is an ideal place to practice and a prime location to live.

About North Bay Vision Center

North Bay Vision Center is owned by Dr. James E. Bruns who opened the practice in 1974 to serve the surrounding communities of Rohnert Park. For over 49 years, this 4800 sq. ft. practice has provided full-service optometry to families and residents in Sonoma County of all ages, insurances, and visual/medical diagnoses. The team of Optometrists integrate a one-on-one approach to optometry and specialize in behavioral optometry, ocular diseases, specialty contacts, surgical co-management, vision rehabilitation and vision therapy. The practice is easily accessible from US-101, Rohnert Park Expressway, and within walking distance to the Raley's and Park Plaza shopping centers. Other large attractions in town include the Green Music Center located on the Sonoma State University campus. The Graton Casino is located on the west side of the freeway.To help support the practice's growth and maintain the legacy service for years to come, Dr. Bruns is looking to add an additional provider to the team of two doctors, vision therapists, office manager, and five cross-trained assistants.

This practice uses state-of-the-art vision care technology, including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. To ensure a personalized and comfortable experience for patients, the practice has four exam rooms, two vision therapy rooms, a pre-testing room and a separate contact lens room. The optometry professionals work closely with the patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle and vision needs-plus, a modern eyewear dispensary offers over 1,500 frames for all budgets-ranging from basic to high-end designer styles.

About the opening

North Bay Vision Center is seeking an Associate Optometrist who is passionate about providing personalized and individualized care the patients know and expect. In this role, you will provide full-scope optometry including in-depth eye exams, prescribe specialty contacts, manage ocular diseases and surgical co-management. The current office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday. The Associate Optometrist will work 3 days a week and required to provide care one Saturday morning per month - expect this to expand to 4.5 days per week within 6 months. Compensation is based on a guaranteed minimum hourly base with a percentage of daily production as a maximum.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as compassion for patient health and safety. The ideal candidate will integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services. Maintaining quality vision care is necessary for the success of North Bay Vision Center; therefore, it is important for the Associate Optometrist to share this goal.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.