Optometrist-Part Time

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7372035 (-)

Job Description

The Optometrist provides comprehensive primary eye care services in an academic medical center setting, supporting Baylor College of Medicine's clinical, educational and research missions. This role delivers high-quality optometric care to a diverse patient population at Harris Health. They collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and interdisciplinary care teams, and may contribute to teaching, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient communication skills. Additionally, will have the ability to work effectively in a team‑based, academic clinical environment.

This is a part‑time, benefits eligible position at 0.6 FTE, scheduled at 24 hours per week. This position is located at Harris County Clinics.

• Performs comprehensive eye examinations, including refraction, diagnosis, and management of ocular and vision conditions.
• Diagnoses and manages refractive errors, binocular vision disorders, dry eye disease, ocular surface disease, and common ocular pathologies.
• Co‑manages patients with ophthalmologists, including pre‑ and post‑operative care as appropriate.
• Prescribes corrective lenses and therapeutic treatments within scope of licensure.
• Utilizes diagnostic testing (to support clinical decision‑making.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with BCM and regulatory standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care teams, and case discussions.
• Supports educational activities for medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees, as appropriate to appointment type.
• Contributes to clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety efforts.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD).
• Current license as an Optometrist by the Texas Optometry Board.

• Experience working with underserved populations.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.

- Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective.

- Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve.

- Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

Job posting number: #7372035 (-)

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Employer

Location:

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

United States