Pediatric Optometrist

Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically driven Pediatric Optometrist to join our fast-paced, dynamic, innovative practice within a hospital-based outpatient clinic. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with pediatric ophthalmologists, subspecialists, and other healthcare professionals while caring for a diverse pediatric population with complex visual and medical needs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric eye care, medically necessary contact lenses, community outreach, and advancing access to vision services through innovative programs including school-based vision centers and clinical research initiatives.

• Provide comprehensive pediatric eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents
• Diagnose and manage refractive, binocular vision, and ocular health conditions
• Collaborate closely with pediatric ophthalmologists in a co-managed OD/MD clinical environment
• Fit and manage specialty medically necessary contact lenses, including:
  • Keratoconus
  • Aphakia
  • Irregular corneas
  • Myopia management
  • Scleral lenses
• Participate in hospital-affiliated school-based vision center programs and community outreach initiatives
• Contribute to interdisciplinary patient care conferences and educational initiatives
• Participate in clinical research opportunities and quality improvement projects
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventative eye care

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for state optometry licensure
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric optometry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Residency training in Pediatric Optometry, Ocular Disease, or related specialty
• Experience in medically necessary contact lens fitting
• Experience working within an OD/MD model
• Interest in research, teaching, or community outreach
• Experience with underserved or medically complex pediatric populations

• Collaborative hospital-based practice environment
• Exposure to complex pediatric and medically-based eye care
• Established referral network and multidisciplinary support
• Opportunities for research participation and academic collaboration
• Involvement in innovative school-based vision programs
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Continuing education and professional development support

• Consistently ranked among America’s top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
• One of the nation’s largest freestanding pediatric healthcare systems
• Nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric subspecialty care, research, education, and advocacy
• Robust clinical research infrastructure with opportunities to participate in investigator-initiated and multidisciplinary research
• Leader in community outreach and health equity initiatives, including innovative school-based vision and healthcare programs
• State-of-the-art outpatient and specialty care facilities designed to support multidisciplinary pediatric care
• Strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and physician engagement
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and support for continuing medical education and professional growth
• Located in Columbus, one of the fastest-growing and most family-friendly metropolitan areas in the United States

Job Description

Summary:

Conducts eye exams, diagnoses vision problems, and prescribes corrective lenses or medications as needed.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Conducts eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids to correct or manage…