Pediatric Optometrist — Kids’ Vision Specialist

NBSTSA; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Malpractice insurance (employer-paid)

Licensing fees paid

PTO

Paid holidays

CME leave

CE support

Life insurance contributed

Job summary

The Children’s Eye Center of El Paso is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist to join a pediatric-only practice dedicated to children from infancy through age 18. The team includes COAs, COTs, ODs and Pediatric EyeMDs in a setting designed for pediatric ophthalmic care.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular disease, prescribe lenses, and provide pre- and post-operative care when needed, with a supportive, professional environment and a strong emphasis on child-friendly care.

Qualifications

• OD degree required
• TX license eligibility required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and ethics essential

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams
• Diagnose and assist in treatment of ocular disease
• Prescribe corrective lenses
• Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients (Optional)
• Promote healthy vision through counseling and education
• Maintain detailed patient records

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

TX license eligibility

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.