Job Opportunities

• Job Title: Optometrist
• City: Castlegar and Trail
• Province: British Columbia
• Date Posted On: October 8, 2024

Clinic Name: FyiDoctors

Region: Outside Lower Mainland

Experience: 0-4 years, 4+ years

Job Type: FT, Locum, PT

Email: drballenbc@gmail.com

Phone Number: 250-608-1433

Summary:

FYidoctors in Castlegar and Trail are recruiting for a full time Optometrist to join their practice in the West Kootenays of British Columbia. We are flexible with the incoming OD on scheduling but there is scope and patient volume for an OD to be busy 5 days per week split between the 2 clinics. Trail and Castlegar are a 25 minute drive apart. Alternatively you could choose to practice 3 or 4 days per week allowing for excellent work life balance and the ability to take advantage of the regions fantastic outdoor activities. These clinics have been serving these communities for over 30 years presenting a fantastic opportunity for the incoming OD to walk into a full book of patients. Our OD's are well supported by a talented and experienced team. The team provides pretesting support and manages the dispensary and patient fittings. Our doctors are currently seeing 15-20 patients per day with the vast majority of these patients being full exams. Trail and Castlegar have a diverse population group and our patient base has a nice variety of patients from young children through to elderly patients who have been attending the clinic a long time.

We also offer exciting incentives in the form of:

• A minimum guarantee up to $184,000
• A significant Retention Bonus / Forgivable Loan Program up to $200,000
• Relocation support
• Ownership opportunities within our group
• Professional development opportunities such as: Coaching Mentorship
• Campus Engagement

For more information and to apply please reach out to brent.allen@fyidoctors.com

Equipment: OCT, Optomap, Medmont Visual Field, Autorefractor, Tonometer.

About Trail and Castlegar: Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the West Kootenays in British Columbia, Trail and Castlegar invite you to explore their charm and allure. Trail, a historic mining town, boasts a rich heritage woven into its streets, while Castlegar, known as the Sculpture Capital of Canada, showcases an artistic flair at every turn. With the majestic Columbia River winding through both towns, outdoor enthusiasts find endless adventure in the surrounding mountains, forests, and waterways. Whether hiking, skiing, or simply soaking in the natural beauty, Trail and Castlegar offer a quintessential Canadian experience that lingers in the hearts of all who visit.

About FYidoctors: FYidoctors is Canada’s leading diversified healthcare organization. Doctor-led, professionally managed, and patient-focused, the organization concentrates on delivering outstanding eye care and medical aesthetics treatments along with patient-centric products and services. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for four years, and a certified Great Place to Work, the organization operates over 400 locations across the country. Rooted in a mission to enhance life, FYidoctors supports a wide array of philanthropic causes and initiatives. Through numerous community-centric programs and the Enhancing Life Foundation, FYidoctors enhances the lives of Canadians both inside and outside its clinic doors.