Optometrist-Part Time

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a part‑time Optometrist to provide comprehensive primary eye care within an academic medical center, supporting clinical, educational and research missions at Harris Health. The role collaborates with ophthalmologists and care teams to deliver high‑quality vision services.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and patient communication skills and can work effectively in a team‑based environment.

Qualifications

• OD degree and Texas license required.
• Experience in primary eye care preferred.
• Ability to work in a team‑based academic medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations including refraction and management of ocular conditions.
• Co‑manage patients with ophthalmologists including pre‑ and post‑operative care.
• Prescribe lenses and therapies within licensure scope.
• Document thoroughly in the electronic health record per BCM standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams and case discussions.
• Support teaching and clinical activities for students and residents as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Patient communication

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Active Texas Optometry Board license

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: Commensurate With Experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: See Job Posting

Summary

The Optometrist provides comprehensive primary eye care services in an academic medical center setting, supporting Baylor College of Medicine's clinical, educational and research missions. This role delivers high-quality optometric care to a diverse patient population at Harris Health. They collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and interdisciplinary care teams, and may contribute to teaching, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient communication skills. Additionally, will have the ability to work effectively in a team‑based, academic clinical environment.

This is a part-time, benefits eligible position at 0.6 FTE, scheduled at 24 hours per week. This position is located at Harris County Clinics.

Job Duties

• Performs comprehensive eye examinations, including refraction, diagnosis, and management of ocular and vision conditions.
• Diagnoses and manages refractive errors, binocular vision disorders, dry eye disease, ocular surface disease, and common ocular pathologies.
• Co‑manages patients with ophthalmologists, including pre‑ and post‑operative care as appropriate.
• Prescribes corrective lenses and therapeutic treatments within scope of licensure.
• Utilizes diagnostic testing (to support clinical decision‑making.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with BCM and regulatory standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care teams, and case discussions.
• Supports educational activities for medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees, as appropriate to appointment type.
• Contributes to clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety efforts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD).
• Current license as an Optometrist by the Texas Optometry Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with underserved populations.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.