Optometrist

Vision to Learn • Sumter, SC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Vision To Learn seeks a compassionate, mission-driven optometrist to provide mobile eye care to school-aged children in underserved communities in the greater Sumter County area. The role helps remove vision barriers to learning by providing eye exams and supporting the delivery of glasses. It is not a remote position and may be scheduled up to five days per week. The position requires a South Carolina optometry license and travel throughout the service area. Candidates must complete the required background and health clearances. The organization is committed to a diverse staff and an equitable workplace.

Requirements

• South Carolina optometry license.
• Doctorate degree.
• Flexibility to commute throughout the greater Sumter County area for work on a mobile clinic.
• Pass a Department of Justice background check and fingerprinting (LiveScan), child abuse history clearance, TB screening, and drug test.
• Proven track record for quality patient care.
• Positive, proactive attitude and dedication to the organization's mission.
• Teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision evaluations, including checking visual acuity, assessing binocular vision, intraocular pressure, 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.
• Confirm that patient diagnoses are properly documented in internal systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $80–$85 per hour.
• Flexible schedule.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• No federal holidays, no nights, and no weekends other than very select voluntary exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree