Optometrist - Full-time - Independent Practice with Costco - Wasaga Beach, ON

About Our Practice

Opportunity for a Costco practice available this fall for a lease holding Optometrist.

Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities

We are searching for a talented OD to run an independent clinic inside our Costco Warehouse!

You'll use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. The ideal OD candidate is committed to delivering quality patient care, and is eager to learn and develop their clinical skillset.

Your regular duties will include:

• Perform comprehensive eye exams
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
• Prescribe corrective lenses
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
• Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress
• Handle eyecare emergencies

Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
• Valid provincial license to practice optometry
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills

Costco provides:

● Equipment and maintenance
● Tele-optometry equipment where available
● Utilities
● Low lease fees
● Autonomy to employ associate doctors
● Constant exposure to Costco’s loyal member base
● High foot traffic/door counts
● Over 8.8 million and counting cardholders
● Membership renewal rates in Canada at 94.5%
● Average member Household income $106K a year

Whether you are looking for your first opportunity in eyecare, or you’re an experienced optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, we look forward to welcoming you to our team!