Optometrist | South Bay Area, CA – Part-Time Mobile Vision Care

Spencer Britt; Fremont, Gilroy, California (CA, CA, MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Spencer Britt is seeking a part-time Optometrist to deliver comprehensive vision and ocular care through a mobile vision program serving Gilroy and Fremont.

The role involves performing examinations, diagnosing refractive errors, prescribing eyewear and medications, ordering tests for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, coordinating referrals, and educating patients on eye health while traveling between service sites in Northern California.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Current California optometry license and all required state credentials.
• Board certified with TPA and TLG/TPG glaucoma certification.
• 2 years of optometry experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive vision and ocular examinations through a mobile vision program.
• Diagnose and correct refractive errors, including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and amblyopia.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, corrective lenses, and ocular medications.
• Order and interpret testing for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other ocular disorders.
• Evaluate patients for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Counsel patients on eye health and preventive care.
• Co-manage ocular conditions within the scope of optometry and refer complex cases to specialists.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and treatment plans.
• Train and support assistants in optometric duties.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, workshops, and special projects.
• Provide care across Gilroy and Fremont as part of the mobile vision program.
• Travel between service locations and community sites as needed.

Skills

Comprehensive eye exams

Diagnosis of refractive errors

Prescribing eyewear & medications

Co-manage ocular conditions

Patient counseling on eye health

Bilingual skills (preferred)

Education

Optometry degree from accredited school

Job description

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Optometrist to provide comprehensive vision and ocular care through a mobile vision program serving communities in Gilroy and Fremont.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive vision and ocular examinations through a mobile vision program
• Diagnose and correct refractive errors, including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and amblyopia
• Prescribe eyeglasses, corrective lenses, and ocular medications
• Order and interpret testing for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other ocular disorders
• Evaluate patients for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes and coordinate referrals as appropriate
• Counsel patients on eye health and preventive care
• Co-manage ocular conditions within the scope of optometry and refer complex cases to specialists
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and treatment plans
• Train and support assistants in optometric duties
• Participate in staff meetings, training, workshops, and special projects
• Provide care across Gilroy and Fremont as part of the mobile vision program
• Travel between service locations and community sites as needed

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of optometry
• Current California optometry license and all required state credentials
• Board certified with TPA and TLG/TPG glaucoma certification
• 2 years of optometry experience preferred
• Bilingual skills preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $80.29–$86.81 per hour
• Additional benefits available

Location & Lifestyle

The region offers an exceptional blend of Silicon Valley amenities, Central Coast scenery, and year-round outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy access to beaches, redwood forests, vineyards, hiking and cycling trails, excellent restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions, with major metropolitan areas and popular weekend destinations within easy reach. San Jose is ~30 miles away, Santa Cruz ~35 miles, Monterey ~55 miles, San Francisco ~80 miles, and Napa Valley ~100 miles, offering abundant opportunities for coastal escapes, outdoor adventures, dining, entertainment, and travel throughout Northern California.