Optometrist

Centers Health Care; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Flexible start dates

Dedicated operations support

New graduates welcome

Job summary

Medical Director Services seeks compassionate Optometrists to provide comprehensive optometric care in Skilled Nursing Facilities nationwide. You can work one day a week, several days, or full-time; we supply the patients, coordinate the schedule, and handle the billing so you can focus on patient care.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe eyewear, and conduct diabetic eye evaluations with glaucoma screening.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution, licensed in the state of employment.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• New graduates welcome; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams and routine vision evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and corrective measures.
• Perform diabetic eye evaluations and glaucoma/cataract screening.
• Document in facility EMR systems and coordinate with ophthalmology when needed.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication

Time management

Reliability

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Tools

PointClickCare

SigmaCare

Job description

Optometrist (OD) | Flexible Schedule | Full-Time & Part-Time | Skilled Nursing Facilities

Build the schedule you want. We'll provide the patients.

Medical Director Services is growing and is seeking compassionate, motivated Optometrists (ODs) to provide comprehensive optometric care in Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout [STATE].

Whether you're looking for one day a week, several days a week, or a full-time schedule, we'll build a territory around your availability. We provide the patients, coordinate the schedule, and handle the billing—so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Why Join Medical Director Services?

• Choose the days you want to work
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Established patient base—we provide the patients
• Productivity-based compensation with uncapped earning potential
• Consistent patient volume
• Our dedicated operations team handles scheduling, billing, and facility coordination
• Minimal administrative responsibilities
• Clinical support team available to assist with onboarding, documentation, and questions
• Assigned territories designed to minimize travel whenever possible
• Consistent facility assignments so you can build lasting relationships with patients and staff
• Malpractice coverage provided for full-time providers
• New graduates are welcome
• Flexible start dates with expedited onboarding

Compensation

This position offers competitive productivity-based (RVU) compensation, allowing you to maximize your earnings based on the schedule you choose.

Your Role

You’ll provide high-quality optometric care to residents in skilled nursing facilities, including:

• Comprehensive eye examinations
• Routine vision evaluations
• Diagnosis and management of common ocular conditions
• Evaluation of visual acuity and refractive needs
• Prescription of eyeglasses and other appropriate corrective measures
• Diabetic eye evaluations and monitoring
• Glaucoma and cataract screening and monitoring
• Assessment of ocular health and age-related vision changes
• Patient education and treatment recommendations
• Referral to ophthalmology or other specialists when medically necessary
• Documentation using facility EMR systems, including PointClickCare and SigmaCare

Our operations team provides your daily schedule and patient list in advance, allowing you to focus on patient care rather than administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
• Active and unrestricted optometry license in the state of employment
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Reliable transportation to your assigned facilities
• Skilled Nursing Facility experience is a plus, but not required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

About Medical Director Services

Founded in 2016, Medical Director Services partners with skilled nursing facilities to provide exceptional specialty care throughout the US.

Our providers serve an established patient population while our experienced operations team manages scheduling, facility coordination, and billing. We believe physicians should spend their time caring for patients—not managing the logistics of a practice.

If you're looking for flexibility, a consistent patient base, excellent support, and the freedom to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. MDLX