Optometrist

Vision to Learn•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a Maryland-licensed optometrist for a part-time role providing mobile vision care to school-aged children in underserved communities. The optometrist will perform eye exams, prescribe appropriate vision correction, and help remove vision barriers that affect students’ learning and opportunities. The mobile clinic serves the greater Baltimore area. Compensation is $100 per hour, with benefits and a sign-on bonus. The position does not include federal holidays, nights, or weekends, except for very select voluntary exceptions. Mileage reimbursement and a flexible schedule are also offered. Vision To Learn is a school-based vision care nonprofit that provides eye exams and glasses to students at no cost to students and their families. The organization partners with school districts to improve access to vision care. Candidates should be committed to quality patient care and the organization’s mission, and bring a positive, proactive attitude and a collaborative approach. Employment is conditional on completing required clearances, including a Department of Justice background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB screening, and a drug test.

Requirements

Hold a Maryland optometry license.
Be flexible to commute throughout the greater Baltimore area for work on a mobile clinic.
Pass the required Department of Justice background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB screening, and drug test.
Demonstrate a track record of quality patient care and a positive, proactive attitude.
Be dedicated to the organization’s mission and able to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Provide vision evaluations, including visual acuity checks, binocular vision assessment, intraocular pressure and pupil assessment, full refractions, prescriptions for appropriate correction, and ocular health assessments.
Prescribe vision devices, test patients on applicable equipment to determine suitable devices for their conditions, and instruct patients in their proper use.
Ensure patient diagnoses are properly documented in internal systems.