Medical Optometrist – Oculoplastics

Spectrum Eye Physicians • Los Gatos, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a skilled, medically oriented Optometrist to join our team part-time (approximately 2.5 days / 5 half-day sessions per week). This role is designed to support our oculoplastic surgery pipeline by managing medical clinic, diagnostics, and perioperative care. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical acumen in ocular surface disease, adnexal pathology, and medical optometry. Operating in a highly collaborative, fast-paced setting, you will work hand-in-hand with our ophthalmology staff to manage complex medical cases, run diagnostic schedules, and absorb routine post-operative checks. This position will be supported by a dedicated clinical technician to maximize throughput and efficiency.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active license to practice optometry in the State of California with full Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) certification.
• Demonstrated interest or specialized experience in medical optometry, ocular disease management, or surgical co-management.
• Strong collaborative communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly within an integrated MD/OD model.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult patients presenting with non-incisional adnexal and ocular surface pathologies, including severe dry eye, thyroid eye disease, blepharitis, and chalazia.
• Oversee routine, non-billable 90-day global post-operative follow-up templates for functional and cosmetic eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgeries.
• Interpret and bill for targeted technical diagnostics, specifically extended visual fields (full field as well as taped/untaped), external ocular photography, and anterior segment OCTs.
• Independently perform and bill for minor office interventions within the California optometric scope, including punctal plug insertions, mechanical epilation for trichiasis, therapeutic lacrimal probing/irrigation, and intralesional steroid injections for chronic chalazia.
• Identify, screen, and refer appropriate surgical candidates (e.g., dermatochalasis, symptomatic ectropion/entropion, ptosis, lid lesions, ) directly to our oculoplastic surgical schedules.
• Maintain highly accurate, timely electronic medical records (EHR) documentation and ensure all medical billing is submitted in full compliance with current Medicare and commercial PPO guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive, structured daily or shift-based compensation.
• A dedicated, assigned clinical technician to facilitate efficient pre-testing and workups.
• A fully equipped, state-of-the-art diagnostic lane footprint.
• A professional, collaborative work environment with a direct line of communication to board-certified ophthalmic surgeons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level