Optometrist

Eyes; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

CE Allowance

PTO

Malpractice Insurance/License fees

Job summary

Colorado Eye Institute in Colorado Springs is seeking a medically oriented Doctor of Optometry (OD) for a hybrid role split between the medical clinic and the LASIK center.

You will perform routine eye exams and medical eye care, participate in LASIK/PRK co-management, and collaborate with ophthalmologists to deliver high‑quality patient care. This is a full-time position with opportunities in clinic operations and patient education.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong focus on patient care and customer service.
• Ability to connect with patients.
• Proficiency in routine and medical eye care.
• Experience with specialty contact lens fittings preferred.
• Experience with LASIK and PRK co-management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine eye exams and refractions, soft contact lens fittings, specialty contact lens fittings and medical eye care in a professional setting.
• Provide comprehensive work up, examination and education to patients considering LASIK, PRK and EVO ICL surgery.
• Determine best procedure for each patient based on clinical findings and patient lifestyle.
• Plan treatments and calculations with corneal specialist to ensure safety criteria are met.
• Provide post operative care monitoring for and treating any complications that arise.
• Opportunities to be involved with business development, marketing and clinic operation.

Skills

OD clinical expertise

Patient care

Patient connection

Routine and medical eye care

LASIK/PRK co-management

Specialty contact lens fittings

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Job Posting: Medical Optometrist (OD)

Location: Colorado Eye Institute / Colorado Springs Lasik Center

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Salary based on experience / Production-based Bonus Structure

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k), CE Allowance, PTO, Malpractice Insurance/License fees

About Us

Unique hybrid opportunity for a medically oriented optometrist to join a growing team of ophthalmologists and optometrists in beautiful Colorado Springs. This is a full-time position.

A private ophthalmology practice in Colorado Springs is seeking an optometrist to take on a hybrid role splitting time between the medical clinic doing routine and medical eye care and the LASIK center doing pre-operative and post-operative appointments. Work alongside fellow optometrists as well as multiple ophthalmology specialties including glaucoma, cornea and medical retina. Practice to the full scope of your license.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, clinically driven, and compassionate Doctor of Optometry (OD) with a strong passion for medical optometry. The ideal candidate is comfortable diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of ocular diseases, performing comprehensive eye exams, and handling urgent care/emergency visits. If you are looking to practice at the highest scope of your license within a supportive medical environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Strong focus on patient care and customer service
• Ability to connect with patients
• Proficiency in routine and medical eye care
• Experience with specialty contact lens fittings preferred but note required
• Experience with LASIK and PRK co-management preferred but not required

Job Responsibilities

Medical Clinic

• Provide routine eye exams and refractions, soft contact lens fittings, specialty contact lens fittings and medical eye care in a professional setting.

LASIK Center

• Provide comprehensive work up, examination and education to patients considering LASIK, PRK and EVO ICL surgery.
• Determine best procedure for each patient based on clinical findings and patient lifestyle.
• Plan treatments and calculations with corneal specialist to ensure safety criteria are met.
• Provide post operative care monitoring for and treating any complications that arise.
• Opportunities to be involved with business development, marketing and clinic operation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colorado Eye Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.