Optometrist

Overview

Optometrist role s senior optometrist position focuses on providing medical and clinical support, leading clinical programs, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to strategy and policy development within the practice.

• Provides advanced clinical care and treatment for complex ocular diseases, disorders, and visual conditions (e.g., diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts).
• Leads a team of optometrists, offering mentorship and guidance in clinical decision‑making, patient care, and professional development.
• Participates in development and implementation of clinical programs, including preventive care strategies and advanced diagnostic techniques.
• Conducts clinical research or participates in clinical trials to advance optometry knowledge.
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing consultation to colleagues and engaging in professional development through conferences and workshops.
• Supervises and ensures quality control for all aspects of clinical care from patient intake to follow-up.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care with other healthcare providers and specialists for complex cases.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• State licensure to practice optometry.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience as an optometrist.

• Experience in research, teaching, or involvement in professional organizations.

The duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature of work. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide advanced care for complex ocular diseases and visual conditions.
• Lead and mentor colleagues in clinical decision-making and patient care.
• Develop and implement clinical programs, including preventive care and advanced diagnostics.
• Engage in clinical research or trials as appropriate.
• Offer expert consultation and participate in professional development activities.
• Ensure quality control across clinical processes from intake to follow-up.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers for coordinated care.

• Normal office work environment in an outpatient clinic setting.

• Advanced proficiency in diagnosing and treating complex ocular diseases.
• Patient-centered care with ability to create individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage clinical programs and initiatives.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting at conferences and writing research papers.
• Advanced training or certification in specialty areas (e.g., ocular disease, low vision, contact lens fitting).
• Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior staff and managing clinical operations.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• IT Services and IT Consulting