Medical Neuro-Optometrist

Providence; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee benefits

Job summary

Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Southern California seeks an experienced optometrist to join its Neuro Eye Care Team at Providence Saint John’s, collaborating with one neuro-optometrist and two neuro-ophthalmologists. The role focuses on neuro-ophthalmic conditions and central nervous system disorders, with a unique opportunity to shape a neurovision rehabilitation program.

The clinician will split time between Santa Monica and Torrance locations, joining a multidisciplinary team across

Qualifications

• OD license in California at hire.
• 2+ years of medical optometry experience.
• Ability to collaborate with medical specialties.
• Neuro-optometric training or interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive optometric examinations with emphasis on ocular health, motility, and binocular vision.
• Evaluate ocular and systemic neurological manifestations and coordinate care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (visual fields, OCT) as indicated.
• Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation colleagues for longitudinal care.
• Develop vision rehabilitation plans and coordinate interdisciplinary care pathways.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to professional standards.
• Help establish the neurovision rehabilitation program and clinical protocols.

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Collaboration across specialties

Neuro-vision interest

Education

OD license in California

2+ years medical optometry

Job description

A rare opportunity to practice at the intersection of vision and neuroscience

Providence Saint John’s is seeking an experienced optometrist to join its specialized Neuro Eye Care Team at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI), working alongside one neuro-optometrist and two neuro-ophthalmologists. This medically focused role offers the opportunity to manage challenging neuro-optometric conditions and visual complications of central nervous system disorders while working closely with specialists across neurosurgery, endocrinology, neurology, otolaryngology, rehabilitation, and other disciplines.

The incoming clinician will split their clinical time between PNI’s Santa Monica and South Bay (Torrance) locations. Beyond direct patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing a neurovision rehabilitation program, from shaping its clinical approach to delivering specialized rehabilitative services.

Why this role is different

• Clinical depth: Evaluate and manage patients with visual conditions related to brain and skull base tumors, stroke, ocular motility disorders and diplopia, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and other neurological conditions.
• Multidisciplinary access: Work closely with an established team of one neuro-optometrist and two neuro-ophthalmologists, with opportunities to collaborate directly with medical, surgical, and rehabilitation specialists.
• An opportunity to build: Help establish clinical protocols, referral pathways, and care delivery for a growing neurovision rehabilitation program.
• Academic and professional growth: Opportunities to participate in research and community education initiatives, develop case presentations and publications, and pursue individual clinical interests with institutional support for continued professional development.
• Predictable schedule and benefits: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with no scheduled weekend hours or on-call responsibilities; health insurance, paid time off, and other eligible employee benefits.

Clinical responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, medically oriented optometric examinations, including assessments of ocular health, ocular motility, and binocular vision, often in patients with complex medical histories or challenging clinical presentations.
• Evaluate and manage a broad range of ocular conditions and manifestations of neurological or systemic disease within licensure and clinical privileges.
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic testing, including visual field testing and optical coherence tomography, as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with medical, surgical, and rehabilitation colleagues on diagnostic evaluations and longitudinal patient management.
• Assess functional visual deficits, develop individualized vision rehabilitation plans, provide appropriate interventions, and coordinate care with relevant therapy disciplines.
• Counsel patients and families, maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, and uphold applicable standards of clinical and professional practice.
• Help establish the neurovision rehabilitation program, including evidence-based care pathways, interdisciplinary referral processes, and clinical protocols

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program and an active California optometrist license at hire.
• Prior post-graduate clinical experience required, ideally with 2+ years in medical optometry, ocular disease, or the management of medically challenging patients. This position is not intended for a new graduate.
• Strong independent clinical judgment, comfort with advanced diagnostic workups, and the ability to collaborate effectively across medical specialties.
• Formal neuro-optometric training, residency, fellowship, or experience in vision rehabilitation is a plus, but not required for an otherwise strong clinician motivated to develop expertise in this area.

About Pacific Neuroscience Institute

Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) is a nationally recognized center for specialized brain, spine, and neurological care, affiliated with Providence in Southern California. Founded in 2015, PNI brings together experts across neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-oncology, endocrinology, otolaryngology, and other specialties to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Through its multidisciplinary clinical programs, PNI combines advanced diagnostics, innovative medical and surgical treatments, and rehabilitation services to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The institute is also dedicated to advancing neuroscience through clinical research, education, and the development of new approaches to patient care.