Optometrist

Vision to Learn•Eugene, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven optometrist licensed to practice in Oregon to provide mobile optometry services to school-aged children in underserved communities. The role provides high-quality eye exams and helps deliver glasses to students, addressing vision barriers that can affect learning and long-term opportunities. This is a mobile position, not a remote position, serving within approximately a one-hour drive of the Bend/Eugene area. The position may be up to five days per week and is offered as full-time or part-time contract work. Vision To Learn is a school-based vision care nonprofit that provides eye exams and glasses at no cost to students and their families. The organization works with school districts to expand access to vision care and help students succeed in school and in life. Successful candidates are dedicated to the mission, demonstrate quality patient care, and bring a positive, proactive attitude and a team-oriented approach. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no nights or federal holidays and no weekends except for select voluntary exceptions. Benefits include a flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement. Candidates must complete the required background, health, and drug clearances.

Requirements

Oregon optometry license.
Doctorate degree.
Ability to commute throughout an area within approximately a one-hour drive of Bend/Eugene for the mobile clinic.
Pass required Department of Justice background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB screening, and drug test.
Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care, a positive and proactive attitude, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Provide vision evaluations, including checking visual acuity, assessing binocular vision, intraocular pressure and pupils, performing full refractions, prescribing appropriate correction, and assessing ocular health.
Prescribe vision devices, test patients using 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.