Optometrist - OptimEyes - Full time - Clinton Township

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System Optometry is seeking an experienced optometrist to join the Clinton clinic team. You will deliver comprehensive eye care, perform exams, and prescribe glasses and contacts while collaborating with leadership to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires licensed optometrists in Michigan with direct patient care experience. Evening and weekend availability may be required. Join a dynamic, patient‑focused eye care team at Henry Ford OptimEyes Clinton.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited optometry school.
• Direct patient care experience preferred.
• Experience in primary care optometry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary eye care and comprehensive eye examinations.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Manage ocular health and eye diseases.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Optometrist in Charge for staffing and coverage.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in training.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

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

Works collaboratively with the General Manager and Optometrist in Charge to ensure each patient receives the best possible care, and the office achieves productivity and performance goals. Works collaboratively with the Department of Ophthalmology to ensure the seamless delivery of eye care to all patients. Supports professional staffing and office coverage needs and ancillary staff training.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Primary eye care
• Ocular health evaluation
• Eye glass prescriptions
• Contact lens prescriptions and care
• Management of eye disease
• Comprehensive primary eye care
• Routine eye care including comprehensive examinations, refractions, contact lens services
• Medical eye care for acute and chronic eye diseases
• Specialty eye care (ex. medically necessary contact lenses, dry eye clinic) privileges based on training and experienceWork with General Manager and Director of Clinical Services to maintain proper professional staffing and coverage within the clinic.
• Professional growth and compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain licensure
• Support ancillary staff training programs
• Support practice building programs.
• Develop and support new relationships with Henry Ford Medical Centers, ERs, and other system entities.
• Develop and support new relationships with non-Henry Ford entities if possible including pharmacies, nursing homes, etc.
• Maintain existing relationships with key individuals.
• Attend regularly scheduled office and staff meetings
• Act as a role model for other staff
• Embrace best practices to ensure that we are providing the highest possible level of professional care.

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.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

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

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Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: Henry Ford OptimEyes Clinton
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable