Pediatric Optometrist

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

30d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically driven Pediatric Optometrist to join our fast-paced, dynamic, innovative practice within a hospital-based outpatient clinic. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with pediatric ophthalmologists, subspecialists, and other healthcare professionals while caring for a diverse pediatric population with complex visual and medical needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric eye care, medically necessary contact lenses, community outreach, and advancing access to vision services through innovative programs including school-based vision centers and clinical research initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for state optometry licensure
• Doctor of Optometry from an Accredited School of Optometry, required.
• License to practice Optometry in the State of Ohio, required.

Nice To Haves

• Residency training in Pediatric Optometry, Ocular Disease, or related specialty
• Experience in medically necessary contact lens fitting
• Experience working within an OD/MD model
• Interest in research, teaching, or community outreach
• Experience with underserved or medically complex pediatric populations
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric optometry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents
• Diagnose and manage refractive, binocular vision, and ocular health conditions
• Collaborate closely with pediatric ophthalmologists in a co-managed OD/MD clinical environment
• Fit and manage specialty medically necessary contact lenses, including: Keratoconus, Aphakia, Irregular corneas, Myopia management, Scleral lenses
• Participate in hospital-affiliated school-based vision center programs and community outreach initiatives
• Contribute to interdisciplinary patient care conferences and educational initiatives
• Participate in clinical research opportunities and quality improvement projects
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventative eye care
• Conducts eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids to correct or manage vision issues.
• Monitors and manages treatment plans for patients with eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts.
• Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
• Maintains accurate and detailed patient records.
• Stays up-to-date with advancements in the field of optometry and incorporates new techniques and technologies into practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and support for continuing medical education and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level