Vice President - Clinical Services

Hëda; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hëda in Austin, TX seeks a Vice President of Clinical Services (Optometrist) to blend high-level patient care with executive leadership, directing clinical standards across our Austin network and mentoring associate doctors.

This hybrid role partners with the executive team to shape growth, patient outcomes, and operational policy while preserving private-practice autonomy in a modern, tech-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Texas Optometry License with therapeutic privileges (or eligible).
• 3+ years of hands-on clinical optometry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or mentorship.
• Proficiency with modern EHR systems; familiarity with insurance billing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care and set enterprise-wide clinical protocols.
• Mentor and develop staff optometrists across locations.
• Lead doctor roundtables, case discussions, and educational updates.

Skills

Executive leadership

Clinical governance

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Medical billing & coding basics

Job description

Vice President of Clinical Services (Optometrist) – Austin, TX

Are you an experienced Doctor of Optometry looking to blend top-tier patient care with high-level clinical leadership and strategic influence? Do you value clinical autonomy, physician mentorship, and having a direct seat at the executive table within a fast-growing eye care organization?

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Clinical Services (Optometrist) to direct clinical care and operational standards across our expanding network of practices in Austin, TX. In this dynamic, hybrid clinical-and-executive leadership role, you will continue delivering exceptional care to your patients while setting organizational clinical protocols, mentoring associate doctors, spearheading doctor roundtables, and driving enterprise growth. As a key executive within our organization, your leadership will have a direct, highly visible impact on our providers, our patients, and the long-term trajectory of the business.

Location

This opportunity is based in Austin, Texas, the dynamic state capital and vibrant cultural heart of Central Texas. Renowned as the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin delivers an extraordinary quality of life defined by sunny weather, top-tier schools, and a booming economic and innovation corridor. Residents enjoy an internationally recognized food scene, energetic entertainment districts, and expansive outdoor recreation right in the center of the city—from paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake to hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt. With its welcoming spirit, rich entrepreneurial energy, and beautiful Texas Hill Country backdrop, Austin provides an unmatched setting for both lifestyle and professional fulfillment.

Organization Overview

Our practice group is a premier regional eye care organization committed to clinical excellence, doctor empowerment, and modern, patient-first care. We believe in providing private-practice-style autonomy backed by robust corporate infrastructure, enabling our clinicians to practice at the highest level of their training without administrative friction.

The practice environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and fully equipped with modern, tech-forward diagnostic infrastructure. We foster an executive culture where clinical voices are prioritized, giving our clinical leaders direct partnership with executive management to shape operational strategy, doctor satisfaction, and clinical outcomes across all locations.

What You'll Be Working On

• Direct Clinical Care: Performing comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing and treating ocular conditions, and prescribing corrective lenses to maintain active clinical engagement.
• Clinical Protocol & Quality Standards: Developing, implementing, and monitoring enterprise-wide clinical protocols, quality standards, and healthcare compliance practices.
• Provider Mentorship & Development: Recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and supporting staff optometrists across all network locations.
• Clinical Forums & Innovation: Leading regular doctor roundtables, case discussions, and educational updates while driving practice-wide technology adoption.
• Executive Partnership: Collaborating closely with executive leadership on network expansion, strategic planning, resource allocation, and clinical KPIs.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an ACOE-accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active Texas Optometry License with therapeutic privileges (or eligibility).
• Clinical Experience: 3+ years of hands‑on clinical optometry experience.
• Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, team management, or clinician mentorship.
• Operational Knowledge: Proficiency with modern EHR systems; familiarity with medical insurance billing, coding, and compliance preferred.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and executive communication skills.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive executive base salary paired with rewarding performance incentives.
• Equity Opportunity: Phantom Equity Option to share directly in the company's enterprise growth and long‑term financial success.
• Executive Influence: A genuine seat at the table with executive leadership to influence company‑wide decisions and practice culture.
• Clinical Freedom: Autonomy to practice and direct private‑practice‑style patient care in modern, fully equipped facilities.
• Continuing Education: Comprehensive CE support and professional development allowances.
• Full Benefits: Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options, retirement plan, and generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.