Optometrist for Weekends: Part-time or per diem

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Massachusetts is seeking an Optometrist to provide patient care on weekends. The role involves routine eye exams, collaboration with other eye care professionals, and offers a Harvard Medical School appointment based on qualifications. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical and communication skills and a commitment to serving diverse communities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Collegial Work Environment

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to serving multicultural, underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care sessions on weekends.
• Conducting routine eye exams and contact lens fittings.
• Collaborating with ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Education

Harvard Medical School Appointment

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Optometrist Position

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is an award-winning, academic public healthcare system recognized nationally for innovation and community excellence. We are recruiting for an Optometrist to work on weekends, joining our vibrant Division of Ophthalmology.

Our system includes three hospital campuses and an integrated network of primary and specialty care sites across Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro north region. CHA serves a diverse community and is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a clinical affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Position Details

1. Providing patient care sessions on weekends (Saturdays, Sundays, or both).
2. Part-time or per-diem employment options.
3. Care delivery at our CHA Eye Center locations in Malden and Somerville.
4. Collaborating with ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.
5. Responsibilities include routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and assisting in the care of patients with medical and surgical ophthalmic conditions.
6. No call required; daytime hours only.
7. This position includes a Harvard Medical School appointment (Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor), based on qualifications and teaching commitments.

Candidate Profile & Benefits

Ideal candidates will have excellent clinical and communication skills and a strong commitment to serving our multicultural, underserved patient population. CHA offers a collegial work environment, a fully integrated EMR, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Application Process

Qualified applicants may apply confidentially via our candidate portal at www.CHAproviders.org. CV and cover letter can also be emailed to Mary Cummings at [e-mail]. For inquiries, contact the Department of Provider Recruitment at [phone].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.