Experienced Optometrist — Primary Eye Care & Urgent Services

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Comprehensive Optometrist to deliver primary eye care and ocular disease management across clinics, including urgent eye care. The role involves collaboration with ophthalmology and opportunities for teaching and research.

The candidate will perform comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and triage acute issues, while working with a diverse patient population. CA optometry licensure and residency training are required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry from an accredited program.
• Residency training in optometry.
• Licensed by the California State Board of Optometry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye examinations and problem-focused exams.
• Fit contact lenses and triage urgent eye issues.
• Collaborate with ophthalmology and participate in teaching/research.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in optometry

Optometry residency training

California optometry licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Comprehensive Optometrist to deliver primary eye care and ocular disease management across clinics, including urgent eye care. The role involves collaboration with ophthalmology and opportunities for teaching and research.

The candidate will perform comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and triage acute issues, while working with a diverse patient population. CA optometry licensure and residency training are required.