Optometrist Jobs in Bethpage, NY

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 Position Available

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

What You Will Do: Comprehensive Eye Exams Refraction Prescribing and Fitting Contact Lenses Diagnosing and treating Eye Conditions What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have less than a year...

imatters

Optometrist - Bronx, NYC

  • imatters
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • imatters
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Here, every optometrist is empowered to deliver personalized, top-quality care to our diverse patient base. Why Choose Us?...

Doctor of Optometrist

Responsibilities: Conduct Comprehensive eye exams to assess and diagnose patients' vision conditions. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses based on patient needs....

Doctor of Optometry

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Our practice is equipped with the state of the art diagnostic instruments such Visual Field, Fundus Camera, Optical Coherence Tomography, B-scan Ultrasonography, Corneal Topography, Specular Microscopy...

Visualize LLC

Multi Site Optometrist ( Nursing Homes ) (Hybrid)

  • Visualize LLC
  • Commack, NY (12 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Visualize LLC
  • Commack, NY (12 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We arrange patient scheduling, billing and all other administrative matters, allowing Optometrists to focus on patient care and education....

Visualize LLC

Multi Site Optometrist ( Nursing Home ) (Hybrid)

  • Visualize LLC
  • Forest Hills, NY (18 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Visualize LLC
  • Forest Hills, NY (18 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We arrange patient scheduling, billing and all other administrative matters, allowing Optometrists to focus on patient care and education....

Partners Insight Recruiting

Optometrist - Jackson Heights, NY

Prescribe and fit contact lenses and eyeglasses based on patient needs and preferences....

Doctor of Optometry

Your role will be to Conducting comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and eye health, including testing visual acuity, checking for refractive errors, and evaluating eye function....

Job #2961 - Optometrist - Bronx, NY

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 days ago

JOB TITLE ( # 2961 ): Optometrist - Bronx, NY New graduates are welcome to apply Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking an Optometrist to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice...

Optometrist Queens, NY (Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract)

  • Queens Village, NY (13 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (13 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 6 days ago

eye care provider is seeking personable and motivated Optometrists to deliver comprehensive vision care to patients in nursing home settings across Queens, NY....

Optometrist, Part-Time - Queens Center

  • Queens Village, NY (13 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (13 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 8 days ago

What you'll do: Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with Warby Parker's protocol and standards of care Ensure flawless accuracy in taking measurements and diagnosing ocular conditions...

Optometrist, Part-Time - Smith Haven Mall

  • Lake Grove, NY (20 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (20 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 8 days ago

What you'll do: Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with Warby Parker's protocol and standards of care Ensure flawless accuracy in taking measurements and diagnosing ocular conditions...

Associate Optometrist- Valley Stream, NY- Valley Stream Eyecare next to LensCrafters

  • Valley Stream, NY (12 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (12 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago

An Independent Doctor of Optometry affiliated with LensCrafters (Luxottica) seeks an Associate Optometrist....

Optometrist-Qhc-13155-004

  • Jamaica, NY (17 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (17 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Calculates proper prescription employing formulas ranging from those necessary to calculate simple single corrective lenses, through those necessary to calculate contact lenses, prisms, iseikonic and...

Optometrist - Sam's Club

  • Woodbury, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Educate patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors....

Demographic Data for Bethpage, NY

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Salary for Optometrist Jobs in Bethpage, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optometrists in Bethpage, NY offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
67.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
High School or GED
5.8%
Associate's Degree
4.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
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 Bethpage, NY
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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