Pediatric Optometrist

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Licensing fees paid

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CME leave

Education stipend

Life insurance

Job summary

The Children’s Eye Center of El Paso is a world‑class pediatric eyecare center dedicated to patients from infancy through age 18. There are no adult lanes, and the practice is built for children.

We seek an Optometrist to join a highly specialized team; base salary is $180,000 with production bonus and potential for higher total compensation, plus relocation help and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and CME leave.

Qualifications

• OD degree required and TX license eligibility preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnose and assist in treatment of ocular disease.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and manage patient vision care.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care when needed.
• Educate patients and families about eye health.
• Maintain detailed patient records and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-service oriented

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Join a practice built entirely around kids.

If you became an optometrist because you love helping kids see, this is the kind of practice that is hard to find. The Children’s Eye Center of El Paso is a world-class pediatric eye center and pediatric optical built for one patient: the child. There are no adult lanes, no mixed schedules, and no “squeeze the kids in after lunch.” The clinic and optical are fully equipped, state-of-the-art, and dedicated 100% to patients from infancy through age 18. You would join a highly specialized team in a setting designed only for pediatric ophthalmic care. Prefer not to see the youngest? You don’t have to. Our existing physicians already manage those visits, so you can focus on the ages you enjoy most. (www.ChildrensEyeCenter.com) (www.TheChildrensOptical.com)

This is a rare opportunity for an Optometrist to work with a highly specialized and experienced team of pediatric ophthalmic eyecare professionals that include COAs, COTs, ODs and a Pediatric EyeMD.

Pediatric Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities

Your regular duties will include:

• Perform comprehensive eye exams
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
• Prescribe corrective lenses
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients (Optional)
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
• Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress

Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
• Possess or be Eligible for a TX license to practice optometry
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
• Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills

Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications

$180,000 Annual Base Salary

Annual Production Bonus - Competitive production-based bonus opportunity based on professional net cash collections
Opportunity to significantly increase total annual compensation based on performance

Additional Benefits Include:

• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium
• Employer-paid professional liability/malpractice insurance
• Texas optometry licensing fees paid
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 1 additional week of paid educational/CME leave
• Up to $3,000 annually for continuing education expenses, including eligible registration, travel, meals, and lodging
• Employer contribution toward term life insurance

MISCELLANEOUS

Full-Time Position preferred. Part-time and locums available under other terms. Pediatric Ophthalmic Externship site available.