Optometrist Jobs in Pinellas Park, FL

An Optometrist is a key professional in the optometry field, responsible for diagnosing and treating visual disorders and ailments. They conduct thorough eye exams to assess a patient's visual acuity and depth perception, as well as identify any potential eye diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts. Optometrists are also equipped to prescribe corrective lenses or spectacles and provide advice on proper eye health management. In some cases, they may also participate in pre or post-operative care for surgical patients.

Important skills for an Optometrist include excellent attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and good hand-eye coordination. They must also possess strong communication skills to explain complex medical information to patients. To practice, Optometrists need a Doctor of Optometry degree and must be licensed in their practicing state, which involves passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam. Prior to becoming an Optometrist, a person may have roles such as an Optometric Technician, Optician, or Vision Therapist to gain practical experience and knowledge in the field.

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Optometrist - Saturday Coverage Tampa / St Pete

Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision tests •Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma •Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to...

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Optometrist - Clearwater/St. Petersburg, FL

The Eye Institute of West Florida, an practice, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our team at our Clearwater, St....

Optometrist

  • Holmes Beach, FL (23 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Holmes Beach, FL (23 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Providing primary eye care, Optometrists examine and test peoples eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases....

Physician - OD/Optometrist - On Call

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 14 days ago

When needed, you will prescribe medical therapy, spectacles, contact lenses or other corrective measures - or refer to a partner Ophthalmologist who can co-manage your patients' care....

Physician / Optometrist / Florida / Permanent / Optometrist Position Job

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Well established multi-specialty group, with multiple locations around Tampa, continues to experience growth. The group is now seeking a licensed, experienced Optometrist.full-time salaried...

Optometrist (OD) - Full Time Wesley Chapel/Land O' Lakes

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Our professional optometrists are championing a new path for eye care - join us!...

MIN8765 Optometrist-St. Petersburg, FL-LesCrafters Macy's

  • St Petersburg, FL (6 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (6 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Eye health is critical to everyones personal well-being, and easy in-store access to LensCrafters optometrists, personalized service and fashionable product assortment dovetail well with Macys strengths...

Independent Full Time Optometrist

  • Macdill AFB, FL (11 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Macdill AFB, FL (11 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

All of our advertising includes focus on eye exams and our independent doctors of optometry. Host Store Impact: We have nurtured relationships with leading department store retailers....

Optometrist

  • Tarpon Springs, FL (20 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tarpon Springs, FL (20 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

As well as prescribing contact lenses or eyeglasses and offering specialized treatments for patients with complex eye conditions, you'll relish the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives...

Part-Time Optometrist

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

As well as prescribing contact lenses or eyeglasses and offering specialized treatments for patients with complex eye conditions, you'll relish the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives...

Optometrist

  • Bay Pines, FL (5 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bay Pines, FL (5 miles from Pinellas Park, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Diagnosing, managing and treating refractive conditions, binocular functions, ocular diseases and conditions, ocular complications of systemic disease etc....

Demographic Data for Pinellas Park, FL

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Salary for Optometrist Jobs in Pinellas Park, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optometrist positions.



Highest Education Level

Optometrists in Pinellas Park, FL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
67.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
5.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optometrists in Pinellas Park, FL
None
52.4%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
1-2 years
14.3%
2-4 years
9.5%
4-6 years
4.8%



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