Optometrist

SEES MANAGEMENT LLC•Clarksville, TN

70d•Onsite

About The Position

This optometrist practices in a medically focused, referral-driven model and does not generally provide routine primary eye care. The role is designed for clinicians who function as trusted medical partners—both to ophthalmologists within the organization and to referring optometrists in the community. These optometrists manage a broad spectrum of medical eye disease and play a key role in pre- and post-operative care, delivering consistent, high-quality clinical judgment that referring physicians can rely on with confidence.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school
Active license to practice optometry in Tennessee, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
Therapeutic pharmaceutical agent (TPA) certification and authority to prescribe as permitted by state law
Strong clinical knowledge in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease
Experience performing comprehensive medical eye examinations and managing patients with glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and other medical eye conditions
Excellent clinical judgment with the ability to recognize conditions requiring consultation, referral, or surgical intervention
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and multidisciplinary care teams
Commitment to high standards of patient care, professionalism, and ethical practice
Annual compliance training is required.
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies is required.
Background screening may be required based on position.
Drug screening may be required based on position and location.

Nice To Haves

Medically focused and comfortable managing complex eye disease
Values collaboration and long-term professional relationships
Respected by peers for judgment, communication, and integrity
Seeks a role centered on medical care, not retail or primary eye care
Motivated to contribute to the growth, reputation, and clinical excellence of the practice

Responsibilities

Pre-operative evaluation and counseling for cataract and refractive surgery
Post-operative management of surgical patients
Diagnosis and management of glaucoma, including longitudinal care and escalation when appropriate
Management of ocular surface disease, including dry eye and inflammatory conditions
Evaluation and treatment of common medical eye conditions encountered in a specialty practice setting
Demonstrate strong training and sound clinical judgment
Communicate effectively with patients, surgeons, and referring providers
Function independently while collaborating closely within a multidisciplinary care team
Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient advocacy
Engagement with referring optometrists and healthcare professionals
Participation in community and professional meetings
Leadership involvement in local or regional professional organizations
Speaking engagements, education, or clinical outreach initiatives when appropriate