Associate Optometrist – Part-Time​/Per Diem - Lakewood

Associate Optometrist – Part-Time / Per Diem - Lakewood, CO

What You’ll Do:

• Perform comprehensive routine vision and medical optometry exams
• Provide clinical recommendations for lens types based on patient needs (no sales component)
• Conduct pre-testing, including intraocular pressure checks and autorefraction
• Independently manage patient care, as no technician support is currently provided (a tech will be added in the future)
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient encounters

What You’ll Need:

• Fresh graduates are welcome
• Strong foundation in general optometry, including routine vision care and refractions
• Clinical experience in diagnosing and managing medical eye conditions
• Proficiency with OCT interpretation
• Familiarity with managing:
• Dry Eye Disease
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic Eye Exams
• Macular Degeneration
• Urgent or acute ocular conditions
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions

Access to Advanced Technology and Equipment, Including:

• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for detailed retinal imaging
• Optos Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging
• Visual Field Screening for comprehensive ocular health assessments

You’ll Be Working With:

A team of experienced Opticians within Target Optical, who manage patient check-in, check-out, and payment processing—allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care.

Key Qualities We’re Looking For:

• Professionalism – Demonstrates integrity, responsibility, and dedication to high standards of care.
• Personable – Builds strong, positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Team Player – Collaborates effectively with the team to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional service.

What to Expect

• Medically oriented practice with a focus on both vision and medical eye care
• Majority of exams are comprehensive routine vision exams (approximately 75%)
• Patients primarily covered under vision plans, with occasional medical visits
• Compensation options include $600 per diem, $45 per patient, or a percentage of daily revenue—based on experience and preference
• Flexible pay structure, commensurate with experience
• Expected patient volume of approximately 16 patients per day, averaging around 12 on most days

About the

Location:

Conveniently located Target Optical, the practice offers easy access to a wide variety of retail stores and great restaurants—perfect for enjoying lunch breaks or errands after work. Free parking is available, making commuting simple and stress-free.

If you’re passionate about optometry and dedicated to providing top-notch eye care services in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today here through Eyes On Eyecare!