Optometrist OptimEyes

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Henry Ford Health OptimEyes seeks an Optometrist to deliver comprehensive primary eye care and to collaborate with leadership and ophthalmology. You will provide essential refractive services, patient exams, and specialty eye care based on your training, while upholding high professional standards.

The role emphasizes building referral networks, engaging in staff mentorship, and pursuing ongoing education to advance expertise and licensure.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the program from a school of Optometry.
• Previous direct patient care experience.
• Experience in primary care optometry, preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary eye care including ocular health evaluations, refractive services, and contact lens prescriptions and management
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic eye diseases with evidence-based medical care
• Provide specialty eye care services such as medically necessary contact lens fitting and dry eye management, based on your training and expertise
• Maintain the highest standards of professional care and clinical best practices
• Work collaboratively with clinical leadership to ensure seamless delivery of eye care across all patient populations
• Mentor and support ancillary staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Serve as a clinical role model, embodying our commitment to compassionate, quality care
• Contribute to professional staffing planning and clinic coverage coordination
• Build and strengthen relationships with Henry Ford Medical Centers, emergency departments, and system partners to expand referral networks
• Develop strategic partnerships with external organizations including pharmacies and healthcare facilities to enhance patient access to care
• Maintain and nurture key professional relationships that support practice growth
• Pursue continuing education and professional development to advance your expertise and maintain licensure
• Actively participate in office and staff meetings, contributing to practice improvement initiatives
• Support practice-building programs and strategic initiatives that advance OptimEyes' mission

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Mentoring staff

Clinical excellence

Education

OD degree

Michigan license

TPA/DPA certification

Job description

Job Description

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE - Up to $20,000

Join the dynamic eye care team that is the driving force behind the success of Henry Ford Health System's OptimEyes.

Our Mission

We enhance and enrich people's lives by providing compassionate, state-of-the-art eye care and vision for life.

Our Vision

We are leaders in eye care committed to advancing the profession through education, training, and innovation.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As an Optometrist at OptimEyes, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care while collaborating with our General Manager, clinical leadership, and the Department of Ophthalmology. You'll contribute to a thriving practice that balances clinical excellence with professional growth, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive, compassionate eye care while helping our office achieve its performance goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

• Deliver comprehensive primary eye care including ocular health evaluations, refractive services, and contact lens prescriptions and management
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic eye diseases with evidence-based medical care
• Provide specialty eye care services such as medically necessary contact lens fitting and dry eye management, based on your training and expertise
• Maintain the highest standards of professional care and clinical best practices

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with clinical leadership to ensure seamless delivery of eye care across all patient populations
• Mentor and support ancillary staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Serve as a clinical role model, embodying our commitment to compassionate, quality care
• Contribute to professional staffing planning and clinic coverage coordination

Practice Growth & Professional Development

• Build and strengthen relationships with Henry Ford Medical Centers, emergency departments, and system partners to expand referral networks
• Develop strategic partnerships with external organizations including pharmacies and healthcare facilities to enhance patient access to care
• Maintain and nurture key professional relationships that support practice growth
• Pursue continuing education and professional development to advance your expertise and maintain licensure

Organizational Engagement

• Actively participate in office and staff meetings, contributing to practice improvement initiatives
• Support practice-building programs and strategic initiatives that advance OptimEyes' mission

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of the program from a school of Optometry.
• Previous direct patient care experience.
• Experience in primary care optometry, preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
• Must be T.P.A./D.P.A. certified.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a retail optical environment.
• Requires evening and weekend hours.