Physician - Ophthalmology #1 (Cleveland)

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Eye Institute and Case Western Reserve University seek an academically oriented optometrist to join the Division of Optometry in Cleveland, OH. The role includes clinical activity, didactic teaching, and possible participation in clinical research at UH Cleveland Medical Center and satellite clinics.

The successful candidate will hold a US-accredited OD degree, have NBEO completion, and hold a current Ohio optometry license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a United States accredited School of Optometry.
• Must have passed all parts of the NBEO exam.
• Residency training in ocular disease or contact lens care preferred.
• Must possess current, full and unrestricted Ohio optometry license.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical optometry services.
• Participate in didactic teaching.
• Engage in clinical research at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and satellite clinics.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Graduate of a United States accredited School of Optometry

NBEO examination completed

Residency in ocular disease or contact lens care preferred

Job description

Job Physician

Job Level Physician

University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University Hospitals Eye Institute
Division of Optometry
Cleveland, OH
Staff Optometrist/Clinical Instructor - Ophthalmology – Division of Optometry The University Hospitals Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University brings together world-renowned ophthalmologists, optometrists, and leading research scientists to prevent, treat, and cure the most prevalent and devastating diseases of the eye- all while training the next generation of ophthalmologic and optometric experts. Our mission is to provide world class care and improve the health for all the communities we are privileged to serve – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
The UH Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an academically-oriented optometrist to join our Division of Optometry. An academic appointment is available and starting rank is commensurate with experience.
The position entails clinical activity, both clinical and didactic teaching, and likely participation in clinical research at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and 3-4 satellite clinics. Excellent clinical skills are required. The division is a very active site for federally and industry sponsored research, and opportunities exist to participate in research.
In 2024, we recruited our first pediatric optometry resident and 2026 anticipate recruiting our first adult optometry resident. The department has a longstanding optometric externship program with The Ohio State University, Western University of the Health Sciences, Indiana University, Salus University and the New England College of Optometry. Additionally, the department supports three fellowship positions (pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, and retina), and an 18 resident ophthalmology training program.

Primary Location United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Job Physician

Organization CMC_Operations

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Type Standard

Job Level Physician

Travel No

Remote Work No

Job Posting Mar 25, 2026, 9:13:51 AM

The successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.
The candidate must be a graduate of a United States accredited School of Optometry and have passed all parts of the NBEO exam. Residency training in ocular disease or contact lens care is preferred. The candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Ohio.