Academic Optometrist - Worcester, MA

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 122,803 - 221,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential signing bonus

Work-life balance

Job summary

A premier health care system in Central Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Academic Optometrist to join their team in Worcester and Northborough. The role offers an excellent work-life balance with no evenings or weekends, and opportunities to mentor, lecture, and engage in research. Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to the recruiter, with a strong emphasis on a supportive academic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Possess the ability to perform comprehensive eye exams and contact lens evaluations.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice in Massachusetts according to state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and manage ocular diseases.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and treat conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Licensed (or license-eligible) to practice in Massachusetts

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Board certified or board eligible in optometry

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program

Job description

Exemption Status: Exempt

Hiring Range: $122,803.20 - $221,062.40

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 8am to 5pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 34000 - 1500 Ophthalmology

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Academic Optometrist - Full-Time

UMass Memorial Health | Worcester and Northborough, MA

UMass Memorial Health, the premier health care system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Academic Optometrist to join our growing team in Worcester and Northborough, MA. Just 45 minutes from Boston and Cape Cod, our region offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven academic medical center while enjoying true work‑life balance. New graduates and experienced ODs are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• Work-life balance, with protected admin time and no evenings/weekends
• Patient and Provider Centered scheduling model
• Collaborate with 3 optometrists, 6 residents and 9 ophthalmologists
• Epic EMR system
• Opportunities to lecture, mentor and perform research
• Opportunities for community service
• Comprehensive benefits package

Scope of Practice

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and contact lens evaluations
• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of ocular diseases and conditions
• Prescribe corrective lenses and therapeutic treatments
• Provide urgent and emergency eye care when needed
• Exercise autonomy in clinical decision making
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the system
• Ensure continuity of care for patients throughout the system

Practice Environment

• Outpatient clinic within a large, academic medical center
• Serve a diverse patient population with a robust referral base
• Enjoy a collegial, mission-driven atmosphere with a focus on patients, education and excellence

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program
• Licensed (or license-eligible) to practice in Massachusetts
• Board certified or board eligible in optometry

Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae.

Submit application to: Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter at [e-mail]

Explore our department at umassmed.edu/ophthalmology to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.