Pediatric Optometrist — Hospital-Based, School Vision Programs

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

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.