Optometrist – Refractive Surgery Specialist

W3Global; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

80 hours of PTO

Sick leaves per NM laws

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Advanced clinical training

Job summary

W3Global in Albuquerque, NM seeks an energetic Optometrist – Refractive Surgery Specialist to join New Mexico's premier boutique center.

You will perform comprehensive refractive evaluations, deliver precise refractions, and guide patients through advanced vision-correction options while collaborating with a skilled surgical team.

Join a luxury practice focused on clinical excellence, outcomes tracking, and a concierge patient experience that sets us apart.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution.
• Exceptional refraction skills and strong clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication and patient-first mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and clinical precision.
• Growth mindset and teamwork in a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive refractive evaluations for LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, and RLE candidates.
• Deliver highly accurate manifest refractions with exceptional attention to detail.
• Educate patients on advanced vision-correction options and guide decisions.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for refractive and premium cataract patients.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical research, outcomes tracking, and quality improvement.
• Deliver concierge-level patient experience that differentiates the practice.

Skills

Exceptional refraction skills

Clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Patient-first mindset

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Professional development passion

Education

OD degree (accredited)

Job description

Join New Mexico's Premier Refractive Surgery Center!

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Optometrist - Refractive Surgery Specialist

As New Mexico's premier boutique refractive surgery center, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional surgical outcomes, cutting-edge technology, and a luxury, concierge-level patient experience.

We are the first practice in New Mexico to offer all six major vision-correction procedures: LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), and Premium Cataract Surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist who is passionate about refractive surgery, takes pride in precision refractions, and wants to work alongside an innovative surgical team committed to clinical excellence and continued growth.

What You'll Do?

• Perform comprehensive refractive evaluations for LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, and RLE candidates.


• Deliver highly accurate, consistent manifest refractions with exceptional attention to detail.


• Educate patients on advanced vision-correction options, helping them make confident, informed decisions.


• Provide preoperative and postoperative care for refractive and premium cataract patients.


• Collaborate directly with our surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.


• Participate in clinical research, outcomes tracking, and continuous quality improvement.


• Deliver a personalized, concierge-level patient experience that sets us apart.

What We're Looking For?

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.


• Exceptional refraction skills and strong clinical judgment.


• Excellent communication skills and a patient-first mindset.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to clinical precision.


• Positive, energetic, team-oriented personality.


• Passion for advanced refractive technologies and continued professional development.


• A growth mindset and desire to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

Refractive surgery experience is highly valued, but candidates with exceptional clinical skills and a strong desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• 80 hours of PTO


• Sick leaves are offered in accordance with NM state laws, separate from PTO


• Dental insurance


• Employee discount


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Professional development assistance


• Advanced clinical training and professional development


• Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced refractive surgeons


• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and emerging technologies


• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence


• Opportunity to practice in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, New Mexico