Description

Role Summary

This optometrist practices in a medically focused, referral-driven model and does not generally provide routine primary eye care. The role is designed for clinicians who function as trusted medical partners—both to ophthalmologists within the organization and to referring optometrists in the community.

These optometrists manage a broad spectrum of medical eye disease and play a key role in pre- and post-operative care, delivering consistent, high-quality clinical judgment that referring physicians can rely on with confidence.

Clinical Scope

The position involves comprehensive medical eye care, including but not limited to:

Pre-operative evaluation and counseling for cataract and refractive surgery
Post-operative management of surgical patients
Diagnosis and management of glaucoma, including longitudinal care and escalation when appropriate
Management of ocular surface disease, including dry eye and inflammatory conditions
Evaluation and treatment of common medical eye conditions encountered in a specialty practice setting
Clinical decision-making is emphasized, with an expectation of appropriate escalation, collaboration, and documentation that supports seamless shared care.

Professional Expectations

Optometrists in this role are expected to:

Demonstrate strong training and sound clinical judgment
Communicate effectively with patients, surgeons, and referring providers
Function independently while collaborating closely within a multidisciplinary care team
Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient advocacy
Referring physicians should feel confident that patients shared into this model receive thoughtful, high-quality care consistent with specialty practice standards. 

Community Engagement & Professional Presence

This role extends beyond the clinic. Successful candidates actively build and maintain a strong professional reputation through:

Engagement with referring optometrists and healthcare professionals
Participation in community and professional meetings
Leadership involvement in local or regional professional organizations
Speaking engagements, education, or clinical outreach initiatives when appropriate
The optometrist serves as both a clinician and an ambassador for collaborative care within the region.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal optometrist for this position:

Is medically focused and comfortable managing complex eye disease
Values collaboration and long-term professional relationships
Is respected by peers for judgment, communication, and integrity
Seeks a role centered on medical care, not retail or primary eye care
Is motivated to contribute to the growth, reputation, and clinical excellence of the practice