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Below are positions/practices available to optometrists in the East South Central states (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee).


Date submitted: Wed Jul 23 16:34:31 2008
Type of position , Weekend OD Knoxville,TN
Compensation: to be discussed
Date position open: asap
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Additional information about position and/or practice: Eyeglass World located in Knoxville,TN is currently looking for a weekend OD. Please contact Kim Weiss for more information 561-436-0628.
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Name of practice: Eyeglass World
Address: q
Knoxville, TN
Contact person: Kim Weiss
E-mail address: kweiss@eyeglassworld.com
Phone: 561-436-0628
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Date submitted: Tue Jul 1 13:38:45 2008
Type of position employment
Compensation: Above $100 depending on location plus benefits and bonus
Date position open: 7-1-08
Type of practice: , Corporate locations
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: www.NVIOPTOMETRY.COM OR contact: Britt Clark 678.595.4712
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Description of area: I have opportunties in several different states including Louisiana, Michigan (Detroit area), South Carolina, Florida and Georgia.
Name of practice: America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses owned by National Vision, Inc.
Address:
Detroit, MI, SC, AL, FL, GA, LA
Contact person: Britt Clark
E-mail address: britt.clark@nationalvision.com
Phone: 6785954712
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Date submitted: Fri Jun 27 15:05:33 2008
Type of position employment , Start your own practice next to a Wal-mart or Sam's Club
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Date position open: 7/1/2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, vt, geriatrics, low vision, disease , Practice Full Scope Optometry
Additional information about position and/or practice: This opportunity allows an O.D. to begin building a professional practice without incurring significant financial debt. With 25,000 - 40,000 prospective patients on average per week, excellent equipment and instrumentation, the ability to practice full-scope optometry without corporate interference, and the opportunity for significant financial performance (2006 average median gross income: $150,000) makes this an exciting opportunity to practice pure optometry. The only variable is you!
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Population of area: ~700,000
Description of area: Kentucky Derby Region

Louisville is located along the Ohio River in the North Central region of the Bluegrass state. It is best known for the Kentucky Derby, Louisville Slugger, and the home to Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Louisville is a diverse town known for its history, annual festivals & events, museums, and great outdoor parks & attractions.

Name of practice: Wal-mart
Address: 7101 Cedar Springs Blvd
Louisville, KY
USA
Contact person: Stacey Bane
E-mail address: stacey.bane@wal-mart.com
Phone: 479-586-8340
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Date submitted: Tue May 27 11:46:27 2008
Type of position employment, assoc leading to partnership
Compensation: negotiable
Date position open: 06/01/2008
Type of practice: private, health prof seeking OD
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice:
Age of practice: 16
Years at current location: 0
Population of area: 100,000+
Description of area: New office in new suburban shopping center on Nicholasville Road. Although located in Northern Jessamine County only 2 minutes away from the affluent suburbs of Fayette County (Lexington).
Name of practice: Sight $avers Family Eye Care
Address: 181 East Brannon Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
United States
Contact person: Richard Steinhauser, O.D. or Heather Lee
E-mail address: ssfec@bellsouth.net
Phone: (859) 885-1122
Fax: (859) 885-1229

Date submitted: Thu May 15 11:58:24 2008
Type of position , Independent Contractor
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Date position open: Immediately
Type of practice: , Independent Contractor
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Additional information about position and/or practice: US Vision operates Retail Optical Centers in 48 states in JCPenney and other department stores. Our locations offer quality eyewear, contact lenses, and optometric services. We have full and/or part time opportunities available in many areas of the country.

Practicing next to a US Vision location does not require any investment. We provide you with a fully equipped office with exposure to an immediate patient flow, including participation in one of the largest managed care networks in America. As an independent practitioner you will be able to provide your patients with optometric services, collect professional fees set by you, and not have to be concerned with an abundance of business and administrative distractions.

Please contact us at ProfessionalRelations@usvision.com or leave a message at 1-800-303-0940 for more information. Please visit our website at www.usvision.com for a list of opportunities currently available.
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Description of area: Multiple locations available.
Name of practice: US Vision
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Contact person: District Manager
E-mail address: ProfessionalRelations@usvision.com
Phone: 1-800-303-0940
Fax: 1-303-697-0667

Date submitted: Wed May 7 21:54:44 2008
Type of position employment
Compensation: $100,000+bonus and benefits
Date position open: Immediately
Type of practice: , Corporate level
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Additional information about position and/or practice: Opportunity Description:
Regional Talent Specialist opportunities currently available in West TX/NM,North/South Carolina, West PA/WV and LA/MS
Responsibilities include full cycle recruitment for Healthcare Professionals (Pharmacists and Optometrists) for both Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Will be responsible for supporting both Pharmacy and Optometry through a variety of recruiting activities such as College Recruiting/Relations, networking with professional and student organizations, direct recruiting, and training of the local HR and Operations teams. Will require extensive travel within the specific geographical territory in which the position is located.

Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
(Applicants must possess all of the following to be considered.)
1. Must be a Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Optometry, currently in good standing
2. Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to speak to large audiences
3. Experience building strategic relationships and influence external customers/clients

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(These requirements/qualifications are not absolutely necessary to perform job.)
1. Professional work/practice experience in a community/retail setting
2. Experience teaching, mentoring, or leading people
3. Experience working with Professional Organizations or Universities
4. Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and/or Access
Salary: $100,000 plus benefits such as medical/dental, 401K, profit sharing, restricted stocks, bonus and much more!

For more information please contact: Lionel Riley at lriley@wal-mart.com or 479-277-9589 and please put in position and location you are applying for in the subject line


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Name of practice: Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Address:
, NC/SC, MS/LA, West TX/NM
Contact person: Lionel Riley
E-mail address: lriley@wal-mart.com
Phone: 479-277-9589
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Date submitted: Mon May 5 18:35:53 2008
Type of position associateship
Compensation: negotiable
Date position open: 06/01/2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: Four ophthalmologists, two full time optometrists, and one contract part-time optometrist currently. Fifty-six staff in three locations with 28 eye lanes, special procedures, VF, contact lens speciality area. Many COT and COA support technicians. Well established optometric patient base. Separate optical shops in each of the 3 locations.
Age of practice: 50+ years
Years at current location: 20
Population of area: 400,000
Description of area: Central Alabama where I-65 and I-85 intersect; Capital of Alabama; service area of 4 counties. The hours to the Gulf beaches; 3 hours to the mountains. Symphony, theatre, museums.
Name of practice: Montgomery Eye Physicians, P.C.
Address: 2752 Zelda Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
USA
Contact person: Chris McElvaine
E-mail address: cmcelvaine@onlinemep.com
Phone: 334-271-3804
Fax: 334-270-3375

Date submitted: Mon Apr 7 14:22:58 2008
Type of position , sub contracted positon
Compensation: negotiable
Date position open: 5/20/2008
Type of practice: , sub contracted position
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care
Additional information about position and/or practice: These are very busy eyeglass world practices. I have the contract for these two locations beginning May 20, 2008. If you have interest, please contact me asap. Feel free to call until around 10 at night.
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Name of practice: Eyeglass world
Address:
Louisville and/ or Lexington, KY
USA
Contact person: Scott Miller
E-mail address: scootmill@yahoo.com
Phone: 812-935-7447
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Date submitted: Thu Apr 3 11:02:51 2008
Type of position employment
Compensation: Negotiable
Date position open: 04/04/2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds
Additional information about position and/or practice: I have a growing practice next door to LensCrafters in Towne Mall. I need an OD one or two days each week and/or fill-in/vacation days. I'm very flexible. Please email or fax your resume. Thank you!
Age of practice: 6 years
Years at current location: 6 years
Population of area: 23,000
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Name of practice: Dr. Sasha Brown, LLC
Address: 1704 N. Dixie Hwy. E-7
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
USA
Contact person: Sasha Brown, O.D.
E-mail address: sashabrown_od@yahoo.com
Phone: (270) 763-9177
Fax: (270) 763-8398

Date submitted: Tue Apr 1 10:16:32 2008
Type of position , Lease Holder
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Date position open: 5/10/08
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Additional information about position and/or practice: Eyeglass World located in Lexington and Louisville are currently looking for a lease holder. Please call Kim Weiss for more details ($/volume) 561-436-0628
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Name of practice: Eyeglass World
Address:
Lexington, KY
Contact person: Kim Weiss
E-mail address: kweiss@visioncareholdings.com
Phone: 561-436-0628
Fax: 317-947-0510

Date submitted: Mon Mar 24 11:00:53 2008
Type of position employment , Optometric Resident
Compensation: $41,000
Date position open: 07/01/2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: peds, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: Optometric Resident

SouthEast Eye Specialists, an optometric referral center, is accepting applications for an Optometric Resident in Ocular Disease for the 2008-2009 academic year. The 13-month residency will have a strong emphasis in ocular disease and surgery. The resident will work closely with seven faculty physicians which includes 3 optometrists and ophthalmology specialists in cornea, refractive, glaucoma, pediatrics, and oculoplastics.

SouthEast Eye Specialists, has a new, state-of-the-art facility featuring 16 examination rooms as well as a refractive surgery suite, medi-spa, and an ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center.

Requirements for the optometric resident position are Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited school or college of optometry, successful completion of the basic and clinical science parts of the National Board of Examiners of Optometry, a state of Tennessee Optometry License. Resident will work approximately 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. We offer a salary/stipend of $41,000 for the 13 month appointment. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, educational allowance, and professional liability insurance.

For further information, please contact Daryl F. Mann, O.D. at dmann@southeasteye.com or call Judy Hooton at 423-508-7337 ext. 111 or 877-933-7337 (toll-free).
Age of practice: 10 years
Years at current location: 10 years
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Description of area: SouthEast Eye Specialists is located in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is a mid-size, centrally-located city with a beautiful and vibrant downtown, excellent shopping, restaurants, and cultural life. Lakes, mountains, and unbelievable countryside surround the area. Chattanooga is located just 2 hours away from major metropolitan cities such as Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; and Birmingham, AL.
Name of practice: SouthEast Eye Specialists
Address: 1949 Gunbarrel Rd., suite 220
Chattanooga, TN 37421
USA
Contact person: Judy Hooton
E-mail address: jhooton@southeasteye.com
Phone: 877-933-7337 ext 111
Fax: 423-508-7338

Date submitted: Fri Mar 21 10:33:50 2008
Type of position employment
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Date position open: 03/21/2008
Type of practice: group-health maintenance
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care
Additional information about position and/or practice: Optometrist

Challenge yourself as an Air Force civilian! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Air Force mission by providing skills that are crucial to support military operations. The Air Force integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form one team.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a primary eye-care provider in a fully integrated outpatient medical clinic located at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in historic Montgomery, Alabama. Scope of care includes, but is not limited to, the utilization of lenses to perform refractions, diagnose conditions of the eye and vision and to prescribe spectacle lenses, contact lenses, treatment of various eye and vision conditions as credentialed and pre-operative and post-operative refractive surgery examinations.

This is a full-time, career position!

Interested? Contact the Maxwell Optometry Clinic at (334)953-7851 or Dr Hsu at (571)334-5148.
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Name of practice: USAF Civilian Optometrist Position
Address: 300 S Twining St Bldg 760
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
USA
Contact person: Dr Hsu
E-mail address: weilun.hsu@maxwell.af.mil
Phone: 334-953-7851
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Date submitted: Thu Mar 20 13:37:31 2008
Type of position employment, partnership, associateship
Compensation: Varies by location
Date position open: Immed.
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: AT ECCA WE BRING YOUR CAREER INTO FOCUS
Dear Upcoming Graduates:
Eye Care Centers of America wishes to offer congratulations upon your upcoming graduation. We know this is an exciting time in your career. ECCA is a leading national optical company with over 490 locations in 35 states.

We know why you chose the optometric profession, to help people see better. This is also our objective. In order to facilitate this goal, we provide our doctors with fully equipped, state of the art, exam lanes, a full surfacing lab, and a staff that is both trained and motivated. You the doctor, will be free to do what you do best, focus on patient care.

Depending on your interest, we have positions available as an independent contractor, lease holder, or employee. If you are interested in additional information, I warmly invite you to contact us.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Ed Berberich, H/R Doug Nore, H/R
(800)349-5120 ext.6708 Voice Mail (800)349-5120 ext.6807 Voice Mail
(314)749-8869 Cell Phone (402)304-2760 Cell Phone
Eberber1@aol.com Email Address DougNore@aol.com Email Address

P.S. We also have part time opportunities available. Due to the number of Doctors in the Practice, work schedules are flexible.
Age of practice: 25 yrs.
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Name of practice: Eye Care Centers of America
Address: 11103 West Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78213
U.S.A.
Contact person: Ed Berberich
E-mail address: eberber1@aol.com
Phone: 800-349-5120 ext. 6708
Fax: 210-524-6585

Date submitted: Tue Mar 11 10:36:04 2008
Type of position employment, associateship , Full Time
Compensation: To be determined
Date position open: 03/11/2008
Type of practice: private
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts, peds, geriatrics, low vision, disease
Additional information about position and/or practice: We have an immediate position available for a full time employed OD in our high volume, full scope, service oriented private practice. Our 6600sf building houses the latest in technology (OCT, Optomap, ZView Aberrometer, Foresee PHP, internet based EMRs, and more). We also have a full surfacing lab and a newly remodeled eyewear gallery. Celebrating our twentieth year, we have a strong history of growth. We are located in a rural mountain town just 45 minutes north of Knoxville. If you are a quality minded, patient pleasing optometrist looking to practice at the full scope of your licensure with an excellent certified staff, then we may have the opportunity for you. Send your compelling letter and C.V. to dr.andy@lafolletteeyeclinic.com and we will contact you directly. All inquiries will be held in strictest confidence.
Age of practice: 20 years
Years at current location: 20 years
Population of area: 40,000
Description of area: LaFollette is a rural community located in a rural county in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee, just 45 minutes north of Knoxville.
Name of practice: LaFollette Eye Clinic
Address: 2145 Jacksboro Pike
LaFollette, TN 37766
Contact person: Andrew Howard, OD
E-mail address: dr.andy@lafolletteeyeclinic.com
Phone: 423-562-1531
Fax: 423-562-1724

Date submitted: Mon Mar 10 15:08:43 2008
Type of position , 3-4 Days per Week
Compensation: to be discussed
Date position open: asap
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Additional information about position and/or practice: Eyeglass World located in Lexington,Ky is currenlty looking for an OD to work 3-4 days per week. Please contract Kim Weiss, Recruiting Manager at 561-436-0628
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Name of practice: Eyeglass World
Address:
Lexington, Ky
Contact person: Kim Weiss
E-mail address: kweiss@visioncareholdings.com
Phone: 561-436-0628
Fax: 317-947-0510

Date submitted: Wed Feb 20 20:09:55 2008
Type of position , Leasing opportunity
Compensation: Leasing opportunity
Date position open: 02/01/2008
Type of practice: , Leasing opportunity , Franchise location
Specialty area(s) of practice: primary care, contacts
Additional information about position and/or practice: After 19 years in Lexington, the business was moved December 26th to a new location in a life style center behind the Fayette Mall in Lexington Kentucky. I currently have a full time doctor of Optometry who has built her business over the past five years she has been associated with us. I am looking to lease a second lane at this growing location.
Age of practice: 20 yrs
Years at current location: 1
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Name of practice: Pearle Vision (franchise)
Address: 3801 Mall Rd Suite 115
lexington, Ky 40503
USA
Contact person: Denise Fridenmaker (owner, optician)
E-mail address: friday1030@netscape.com
Phone: 859-684-7878
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