Medical Optometrist (OD)

AVP•SEES Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AVP•SEES Group in Nashville seeks a medically focused Optometrist to join an integrated MD/OD practice. The ideal candidate has residency training or substantial medical optometry experience and is comfortable working with ophthalmologists across the medical-surgical continuum.

Responsibilities include diagnosing ocular disease, providing pre/postoperative care, and developing patient-centered treatment plans while documenting accurately in the EMR and collaborating with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution and eligibility for a Tennessee license.
• Completion of an optometric residency or 4–5 years of medical optometry in an integrated MD/OD setting.
• Experience diagnosing ocular disease and providing preoperative/postoperative care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ocular disease.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care.
• Co-manage patients with ophthalmologists and other eye-care providers.
• Develop treatment and follow-up plans.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, patients, and referring providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support collaborative, patient-centered care within an integrated MD/OD environment.
• Build trusted relationships with patients and the clinical team.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient communication

Co-management with ophthalmology

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Optometric residency (medical/ocular disease/surgical co-management focus)

Job description

AVP•SEES Group is seeking a medically focused Optometrist to join an integrated MD/OD practice in the Nashville market.

This opportunity is designed for an OD who is comfortable working alongside ophthalmologists and managing patients across the continuum of medical and surgical eye care. The ideal candidate will bring optometric residency training or significant experience in a medically focused practice.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and manage ocular disease
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care
• Co-manage patients with ophthalmologists and other eye-care providers
• Develop appropriate treatment and follow-up plans
• Communicate clearly with physicians, patients, and referring providers
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support collaborative, patient-centered care within an integrated MD/OD environment
• Build trusted relationships with patients and members of the clinical team

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should meet one of the following experience profiles:

• Completion of an optometric residency, preferably with a medical, ocular disease, or surgical co-management focus; or
• At least four to five years of strong medical optometry experience in an integrated MD/OD practice

Qualified candidates should also have:

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Tennessee optometry license
• Experience managing ocular disease
• Experience providing preoperative and postoperative care
• Experience collaborating with ophthalmologists in a co-management environment
• Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care

This position is intended for an optometrist whose experience is grounded in medical eye care rather than primarily routine vision or retail optometry.

AVP•SEES Group is one of the largest eye-care networks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Its physicians and clinical teams are supported by an established organization focused on exceptional patient outcomes, provider collaboration, and access to high-quality eye care.

AVP•SEES Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.