OPTOMETRIST

Pay or shift range: $145,600 USD to $176,800 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

* EISNER HEALTH IS A PSLF ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER SITE*

Location: Lynwood, CA

Status: Full time, 5 days per week

Start Date: March 2026

Mission: Since 1920, Eisner Health has operated as a quality-focused non-profit community health center dedicated to improving the physical, social, and emotional well-being of the people in the communities we serve. Take the next step in your career and join the Eisner Health team!

Pay Range: $–$ annually

Eisner Health is seeking an experienced Optometrist who will provide services to underserved communities. This position provides general optometry care to pediatric and adult patients.

Job Duties:

• Evaluation and treatment:
  • Conduct medical evaluations, including history and physical examination, within scope of licensure.
  • Develop diagnoses and treatment plans based on medical assessments.
  • Initiate treatment orders, procedures, prescriptions, and referrals as appropriate.
  • Educate and counsel patients to promote positive health behaviors and disease prevention.
  • Work closely with clinical support staff to coordinate services for patients.
• Continuing Care:
  • The optometrist will make reasonable efforts to ensure appropriate continuity of care with patients seen in clinic.
• Medical Documentation:
  • Each patient encounter or related patient care activities will be documented in the EHR as soon as possible, but always within three days of the encounter.
  • Encounter notes should:
    • Reflect current state and any noted changes in a patient’s condition
    • Include documentation of pertinent history, review of systems, and physical exam
    • Reflect the provider’s thought processes as to the patient’s problems, diagnosis and treatment
    • Document the need for continuing services and the appropriateness of diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans.
    • Include referrals to specialty clinic services as determined to be medically necessary.
    • Specify medications prescribed by the provider
    • Include notation of the need for related routine and preventive services such as screening tests related to chronic disease care
• The patient shall be informed by the optometrist as to the general nature of his/her medical problem, the general prognosis, and the nature and purpose of the treatment and procedures that are contemplated. Appropriate instructions in self-care shall be given by the optometrist and/or the clinical support staff and documented in the patient’s medical records.
• Interactions with patients and families are to be courteous and professional at all times.
• Productivity:
  The optometrist will strive to meet patient volume targets set by the organization.
• Supervision:
  The optometrist is expected to consult with supervisor as necessary. The optometrist may be asked to provide supervision and consultation to healthcare providers in training as needed.
• The optometrist is expected to use, protect, and disclose Eisner Health patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• The optometrist may be assigned additional duties within scope of licensure and reasonable job expectations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree and a current license to practice optometry in the State of California.
• Must have a current DEA License.
• Must be fluent in English; fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Must possess current CPR Certification.
• Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Must demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients and families.
• Must be comfortable working with Electronic Medical Records.

Benefits (for employees working 32 hours per week or more):

• $500 per year CME Stipend & 5 days of paid CME time per year
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with PPO & HMO options
• Robust Paid Time Off Program (23 days accrued per year for FTEs), PTO accrues upon hire. No waiting period to start utilizing PTO.
• 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Paid Jury Duty Time (40 hours per year) li>
• Employer-Sponsored Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Chiropractic & Acupuncture Visits
• 401k with a 3% Employer Contribution
• Transportation and Parking Subsidies
• Tuition Reimbursement ($500 per year)
• Eligible for Annual Performance Based Increases
• Health Savings Account with the High Deductible Medical PPO Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transportation.
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement (up to $500 per year)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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