Pediatric Optometrist

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuing education support

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks a compassionate Pediatric Optometrist to join a hospital-based outpatient clinic, collaborating with pediatric ophthalmology and subspecialists to care for diverse pediatric patients with complex visual and medical needs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric eye care, medically necessary contact lenses, school-based vision centers, community outreach, and participating in research, education, and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for Ohio optometry licensure.
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric optometry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Residency training in Pediatric Optometry or related specialty preferred.
• Experience fitting medically necessary contact lenses.
• Experience working in an OD/MD co-managed model.
• Interest in research, teaching, or community outreach.
• Experience with underserved or medically complex pediatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage refractive, binocular vision, and ocular health conditions.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric ophthalmologists in a co-managed OD/MD clinical environment.
• Fit and manage specialty medically necessary contact lenses, including Keratoconus, Aphakia, irregular corneas, myopia management, and scleral lenses.
• Participate in hospital-affiliated school-based vision center programs and community outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary patient care conferences and educational initiatives.
• Participate in clinical research opportunities and quality improvement projects.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventative eye care.

Skills

Pediatric optometry

OD/MD collaboration

Contact lens fitting

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Research interest

Community outreach

Underserved pediatric care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Ohio state licensure eligibility

Residency in Pediatric Optometry or ocular disease (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically driven Pediatric Optometrist to join our fast-paced, dynamic, innovative practice within a hospital-based outpatient clinic. The role offers collaboration with pediatric ophthalmologists, subspecialists, and other healthcare professionals while caring for a diverse pediatric population with complex visual and medical needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric eye care, medically necessary contact lenses, community outreach, and advancing access to vision services through innovative programs including school-based vision centers and clinical research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage refractive, binocular vision, and ocular health conditions.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric ophthalmologists in a co-managed OD/MD clinical environment.
• Fit and manage specialty medically necessary contact lenses, including Keratoconus, Aphakia, irregular corneas, myopia management, and scleral lenses.
• Participate in hospital-affiliated school-based vision center programs and community outreach initiatives.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary patient care conferences and educational initiatives.
• Participate in clinical research opportunities and quality improvement projects.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventative eye care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for state optometry licensure in Ohio.
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric optometry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Preferred: Residency training in Pediatric Optometry, Ocular Disease, or related specialty.
• Experience in medically necessary contact lens fitting.
• Experience working within an OD/MD model.
• Interest in research, teaching, or community outreach.
• Experience with underserved or medically complex pediatric populations.

What We Offer

• Collaborative hospital-based practice environment.
• Exposure to complex pediatric and medically-based eye care.
• Established referral network and multidisciplinary support.
• Opportunities for research participation and academic collaboration.
• Involvement in innovative school-based vision programs.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuing education and professional development support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet