Optometrist

Vision to Learn • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Vision To Learn is seeking a North Carolina-licensed Optometrist for a fill-in position serving students in underserved communities through a mobile clinical team. The role provides school-aged children with eye exams and glasses at no cost to them or their families, helping remove vision barriers to learning. The clinician will travel throughout Durham, Orange, and Wake counties.

The position involves performing vision evaluations, prescribing vision devices, testing patients with applicable equipment, explaining proper device use, and documenting diagnoses in internal systems. The role pays $135 per hour. Vision To Learn describes its team as friendly, energetic, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and committed to service excellence, empathy, integrity, open communication, and its mission.

Requirements

• North Carolina Optometry License.
• Experience using EHR systems.
• Flexibility to commute throughout Durham, Orange, and Wake counties.
• Pass a Department of Justice background check/fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB screening, and drug test.
• Doctorate degree.
• Proven track record for quality patient care and a positive, proactive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform vision evaluations, including checking visual acuity, assessing binocular vision, intraocular pressure and pupils, performing a full refraction, prescribing appropriate correction, and assessing ocular health.
• Prescribe vision devices and test patients using applicable equipment to determine the most suitable device for their condition.
• Instruct patients in the proper use of vision devices.
• Confirm that patient diagnoses are properly documented in internal systems.
• Commute throughout Durham, Orange, and Wake counties as required for mobile clinic work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $135 per hour.
• Flexible schedule.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• No federal holidays and no nights or weekends, other than select voluntary exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree