Pediatric Optometrist - Collaborative School Vision Programs

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks a compassionate 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 role emphasizes medically necessary contact lenses, school-based vision centers, and research initiatives; includes patient education and participation in interdisciplinary conferences.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited school.
• Eligibility for Ohio 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 exams for infants, children, adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage refractive, binocular vision, and ocular health conditions.
• Collaborate with pediatric ophthalmologists in a co‑managed OD/MD setting.
• Fit and manage medically necessary contact lenses (keratoconus, aphakia, irregular corneas, myopia management, scleral lenses).
• Participate in school‑based vision centers and community outreach.
• Contribute to patient care conferences and educational initiatives.
• Engage in clinical research opportunities and quality improvement projects.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans and preventive eye care.

Skills

Pediatric optometry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks a compassionate 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 role emphasizes medically necessary contact lenses, school-based vision centers, and research initiatives; includes patient education and participation in interdisciplinary conferences.