Optometrist

Company Description North Canton Vision Center & Louisville Vision Center are community-focused eye care practices serving patients across the greater Stark County area and surrounding communities. The centers provide comprehensive optometric services, including routine eye exams, management of ocular disease, and vision correction solutions for individuals of all ages. Both practices emphasize patient-centered care, clear communication, and long-term relationships with patients and families. Team members work collaboratively in a supportive clinical environment that values ethical care, professional growth, and attention to detail. The practices aim to combine modern diagnostic technology with personalized service to deliver high-quality vision care.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Optometrist role based at Louisville Vision Center in Louisville, OH, with potential collaboration with North Canton Vision Center as well. The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, and prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction options. Daily responsibilities include reviewing patient histories, utilizing diagnostic equipment, explaining findings and treatment plans, and documenting care accurately in the practice’s systems. The role involves coordinating care with other eye care professionals, educating patients on eye health and preventive care, and supporting the practice in delivering efficient, high-quality clinical services. The Optometrist will also participate in practice growth initiatives, maintain compliance with clinical standards, and contribute to a positive, respectful team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure and education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active, unrestricted optometry license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Ohio.


• Clinical skills: Strong proficiency in comprehensive eye exams, refraction, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of common ocular conditions (e.g., dry eye, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disease).


• Technical and diagnostic skills: Ability to effectively use modern diagnostic equipment and electronic health record systems to support accurate assessment, documentation, and follow-up care.


• Communication and interpersonal skills: Clear, empathetic communication with patients and colleagues, including the ability to explain clinical findings, treatment options, and preventive care in accessible language.


• Teamwork and professionalism: Commitment to collaborative practice, reliability in a full-time on-site setting, and adherence to ethical standards, privacy regulations, and clinical protocols.


• Patient experience and practice contribution: Dedication to providing respectful, inclusive care for diverse patient populations and interest in supporting practice growth, community reputation, and continuous quality improvement.