Optometrist - 138556

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

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 2/17/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position has recently been accreted by UPTE HX union and will be a part of that union moving forward.

DESCRIPTION

The Comprehensive Optometrist works in various clinics focusing on primary eye care and ocular disease with involvement in urgent eye care. Has a broad scope of knowledge and experience in managing ocular disease and disorders of the eye and visual system to maximize visual function and eye health.

Provides primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations, problem-focused examinations, and contact lens fittings. Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care including appropriate testing to diagnose, treat and manage ocular health conditions. Collaborates with ophthalmology department specialists and members of the healthcare community. Participates in teaching and research.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
• Optometry residency training
• Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry
• Through knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
• Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis.
• Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
• Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
• Position must be able to work with diverse client group.
• Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the healthcare community across the campus.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic medical record system.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.
• Must be able to work various hours and days including evening or Saturday clinics.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $159,254 - $210,139 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $76.27 - $100.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).