School-Based Optometrist (Per Diem) - Help Kids See Clearly

Wills Eye Hospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia seeks an optometrist to join the School Based Vision Program, delivering eye care to students in grades K–8 within Philadelphia public schools. You will perform comprehensive exams, prescribe glasses, and coordinate referrals as needed.

The role involves travel among schools during the school year, typically 1–3 days per week, with per diem scheduling and hours around 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A PA license and pediatric care interest are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice optometry in Pennsylvania.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel among participating schools throughout Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for students in grades K through 8 who do not pass an initial vision screening.
• Evaluate visual acuity, refractive error, ocular alignment, binocular vision, color vision, depth perception, and overall eye health.
• Perform refraction and other appropriate clinical assessments in accordance with program protocols.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and support students in selecting appropriately fitting frames.
• Identify children with amblyopia, strabismus, ocular disease, or other findings requiring additional evaluation or treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to pediatric ophthalmology services at Wills Eye Hospital or another appropriate provider when more advanced care is indicated.
• Clearly document examination findings, prescriptions, recommendations, and referrals.
• Communicate examination results and follow up recommendations with parents, guardians, school nurses, and program staff as appropriate.
• Collaborate with school nurses, educators, administrators, opticians, technicians, and other Wills Eye Hospital team members.
• Help create a welcoming and reassuring clinical environment for children of varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable Wills Eye Hospital, HIPAA, FERPA, and school district requirements.
• Travel to participating schools throughout Philadelphia based on the program schedule.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Travel to schools

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia seeks an optometrist to join the School Based Vision Program, delivering eye care to students in grades K–8 within Philadelphia public schools. You will perform comprehensive exams, prescribe glasses, and coordinate referrals as needed.

The role involves travel among schools during the school year, typically 1–3 days per week, with per diem scheduling and hours around 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A PA license and pediatric care interest are essential.