5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Adding an associate doctor can enhance practice growth but requires careful timing and consideration of patient wait times.

• 2

  A consistent booking trend greater than 2 weeks indicates it's time to consider hiring an associate to prevent patient loss.

• 3

  Filling your preferred schedule suggests the need for additional appointment slots, which can lead to practitioner burnout.

• 4

  Effective methods for finding an associate include networking, contacting optometry schools, and using professional job listing sites.

• 5

  The ideal associate should align with your practice's brand and be available for the necessary days to support growth.