$200K to $250K+ Earnings Potential! Respected, Ethical OD/MD Practice in Alexandria, LA is Recruiting a Talented Medical Optometrist for a Great Job!
35-Year-old private Ophthalmology/Optometry practice in Central Louisiana has a fantastic opening for an Optometrist who wants to do medical optometry work. This is a busy, ethical practice with a great reputation for care, in an area that needs your skills!
Highlights
- Established, Reputable Group
- Big Need for an Optometrist
- $200K to $250K+ Earnings Likely (2nd or 3rd Year)
- Excellent Salary and Productivity Bonuses
- High Tech Setup
- Excellent Mentors
- Tech / Scribe Help
- Excellent Benefits and PTO
- No Evenings
- Patients Love Us – We NEVER Push Unneeded Surgeries or Exams!
- 260K Population / Draw Area
- 20K Patient Encounters Last Year
- Onsite ASC
- Far Enough Inland That We Rarely Have Trouble with Hurricanes
- 2 Hospitals and a Very Young Doctor Community
- You’ll Love Working Here!
The practice gets its patients through mostly word of mouth referrals but for the incoming Optometrist, the group will spare no expense to market and introduce the new doctor to patients in their medical services area. You’ll find that we are a welcoming group with Southern hospitality!
About Alexandria, Louisiana (Alexandria and surrounding communities have a population of 70K+)
Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States.[2] It lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. It is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area (population 153,922) which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes. Its neighboring city is Pineville. In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census.
Alexandria Zoological Park
The Alexandria Zoological Park is a 33-acre (13 ha) zoo first opened to the public in 1926. Owned by the City of Alexandria and operated by the Division of Public Works, it is home to about 500 animals and includes an award-winning Louisiana Habitat exhibit. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and takes part in about 20 Species Survival Plans (SSP) as part of its conservation efforts.
Cotile Lake Recreation Area
Cotile Lake is a man-made impoundment located in the uplands approximately 15 miles (24 km) west-northwest of Alexandria, Louisiana. The lake is approximately 1,775 acres (7 km2) in size and was completed in October 1965. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission stocked this impoundment with the proper species and number of game fish in 1965–66 shortly after its completion date. The recreational facilities include a large area cleared and zoned for swimming with complete bath house facilities nearby. There is a water-skiing area that is cleared and snagged for safety of the skiers. The picnic and camping areas are modern and complete. There is also space available for campers.
Indian Creek Lake and Recreation Area
Encompasses a 2,250-acre (9 km2) lake, 100 acres (0.4 km2) of developed recreation facilities and a 250 acres (1.0 km2) primitive camping area all within the Alexander State Forest. The lake, located in central Louisiana, was constructed as a joint venture of the Louisiana Forestry Commission, the Rapides Parish Police Jury, and the Lower West Red River Soil and Water Conservation District as a reservoir for agricultural irrigation in times of need and for recreation purposes. The recreation area camping area contains 109 campsites with conventional full utility hookups, 3 beaches for swimming, bath houses, a boat launch, and 75 picnic sites. A covered pavilion within the developed area provides for groups up to 100 people. The recreation area is open year-round and operates on user fees.
Kisatchie National Forest
Alexandria sits in the middle of the Kisatchie National Forest. Ranger districts are north, northwest, west and southwest of the city. An abundance of large timberlands and forest nurseries, as well as lake and recreation areas, are within a short driving distance.
CONTACT
Reach out to Drew Caldwell of OjO Recruitment Agency (formerly OjO, Ophthalmology jobs Online) to learn more. Mr. Caldwell’s email address is Drew@ojorecruitment.com.
All inquiries are confidential and there is no cost for ophthalmologists and optometrists who are searching for positions.
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