Pediatric Optometrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for research

Continuing education support

School-based vision programs

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist to join a hospital-based outpatient clinic, collaborating with pediatric ophthalmologists and subspecialists to care for a diverse pediatric population with complex visual and medical needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pediatric optometry, medically necessary contact lenses, and participating in school-based vision programs and clinical research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for state optometry licensure.
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric optometry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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 (keratoconus, aphakia, irregular corneas, myopia management, 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 eye care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

OD degree

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. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively 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
  • 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

Required

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for state optometry licensure
• 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

Why Join Nationwide Children’s Hospital

• Consistently ranked among America’s top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
• One of the nation’s largest freestanding pediatric healthcare systems
• Nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric subspecialty care, research, education, and advocacy
• Robust clinical research infrastructure with opportunities to participate in investigator-initiated and multidisciplinary research
• Leader in community outreach and health equity initiatives, including innovative school-based vision and healthcare programs
• State-of-the-art outpatient and specialty care facilities designed to support multidisciplinary pediatric care
• Strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, innovation, and physician engagement
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and support for continuing medical education and professional growth
• Located in Columbus, one of the fastest-growing and most family-friendly metropolitan areas in the United States

Job Description Summary:

Conducts eye exams, diagnoses vision problems, and prescribes corrective lenses or medications as needed.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Conducts eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids to correct or manage vision issues.
• Monitors and manages treatment plans for patients with eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
• Maintains accurate and detailed patient records.
• Stays up-to-date with advancements in the field of optometry and incorporates new techniques and technologies into practice.

Education Requirement:

Doctor of Optometry from an Accredited School of Optometry, required.

Licensure Requirement:

License to practice Optometry in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”