Mastering Flexibility: How to Make Your Schedule Work for You and Your Practice, Part 2

Leverage flexibility as a hiring advantage and more

By: Gina M. Wesley OD, MS, FAAO

Optometric Management February 7, 2025

5 Key Takeaways

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Schedule flexibility is a key recruiting tool for hiring associate doctors seeking work-life balance.
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Offering part-time positions or a four-day workweek can make a practice more attractive to potential candidates.
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Analyzing scheduling data helps identify peak days and no-show trends to optimize practice efficiency.
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Understanding patient behaviors allows for better scheduling, minimizing frustration and maximizing time.
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Utilizing AI can assist in optimizing office systems and improving overall scheduling effectiveness.

Gina M. Wesley

Specialties: Optometry

Bio: Gina M. Wesley, OD, MS, FAAO, is an optometrist whose work includes patient education on ocular cosmetics, periocular skin care, and protecting the ocular surface from ingredients that may contribute to discomfort, tear film instability, meibomian gland dysfunction, or lash changes. She writes for optometric audiences on practical product counseling, including how clinicians can guide patients toward eye-area cosmetics and skin care products with safer ingredient profiles for long-term ocular comfort and health.

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