Optometrist Jobs in Bronx, 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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Summit Health

Optometrist

  • Summit Health
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (13 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summit Health
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (13 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Optometrist will provide primary eye care through a comprehensive eye examination for both adult and pediatric patients....

Optometrist

  • New York, NY (1 mile from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a new Optometrist to join our team. Your role will be to perform comprehensive eye exams, refraction, dilation read visual field, OCT, UBM, punctal plugs, contact lens examinations....

Optometrist P / T

Degree Contact Lens Dry Eye Slit Lam Exam Contact Lens Filing Dilation Intraocular Pressure Our mission is to provide exceptional eye care and vision solutions....

Optometrist

Job Description: Provide comprehensive eye exams and vision tests Diagnose and treat various eye conditions and diseases Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses Perform visual field testing...

Doctor of Optometry

Our mission is to provide exceptional eye care and vision solutions to our community....

Optometrist Position Available

  • New York, NY (2 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (2 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 11 days 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...

Eye Care & Wear

Optometrist

exams Job Requirements: Doctor of Optometry degree Experience in contact lens fittings and keratometry Knowledge of ocular diseases and treatment options Strong communication and interpersonal skills...

Optometrist

  • Rockaway Park, NY (17 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Rockaway Park, NY (17 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Our practice is equipped with state of the art equiptment including Zeiss OCT, clarus 500, 745 Field Analyzer, Nidek Auto Refractor and Nidek TRS 5100....

Optometrist

  • West New York, NJ (5 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • West New York, NJ (5 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 days ago

What You Will Do: Perform Eye Exams which include refraction....

Doctor of Optometry

  • Bronx, NY (1 mile from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (1 mile from Bronx, NY)
  • 14 days ago

We are Eyes&Optics located in Bronx at 56 East 170th Street, Bronx, New York 10452 This a tremendous opportunity to practice full scope Optometry including treatment and management of ocular diseases...

Optometrist

  • Glen Cove, NY (15 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (15 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 22 days ago

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

Optometrist

  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (14 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Our practice is looking for a caring Optometrist with a passion for delivering remarkable vision care in a collaborative environment....

Optometrist, Part-Time - Closter

  • Closter, NJ (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Closter, NJ (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do: Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with the company's protocol and standards of care Provide a great eye exam experience and communicate eye health, eyewear, and...

(USA) Optometrist Pre-Grad Intern - Walmart

  • Harrison, NY (15 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (15 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

disease; providing effective patient education and counseling; and communicating with key stakeholders (for example, Optometrist, Clinic Staff) to increase understanding of optometric standards under...

Optometrist Manhattan

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform comprehensive eye exams in an efficient and timely manner utilizing EMR - Perform and interpret various tests to diagnose, treat, manage and prevent ocular diseases...

Demographic Data for Bronx, NY

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Salary for Optometrist Jobs in Bronx, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optometrists in Bronx, NY offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
67.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
5.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Master's Degree
2.9%
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 Bronx, 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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