Pediatric Optometrist

MultiCare Health System•Silverdale, WA

1d•$157,451 - $190,784•Onsite

About The Position

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Clinic hours Mary Bridge Children’s Eye Center in Tacoma, WA provides comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology and optometry services for children—from diagnosis and treatment to ongoing follow-up care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. Our expert team includes Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Ophthalmologists dedicated to delivering the full spectrum of pediatric eye care. We offer everything from prescribing the right pair of glasses to performing advanced procedures, including complex cataract and eye alignment (strabismus) surgeries. Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist for the Mary Bridge Ophthalmology clinic. This role involves evaluating patients for optometry conditions, interpreting lab and other test results, and guiding families through treatment options.

Requirements

Successful completion of a professional optometric degree program leading to an OD
The program must be accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
Current unrestricted Washington state license to practice optometry
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience as a licensed optometrist in pediatric health care preferred
Experience in Pediatric Optometry preferred.

Responsibilities

Sees patients independently in the ambulatory care setting: Conduct physical exams and provide individual care plans for patients
Conduct diagnostic assessment, including ordering imaging and other diagnostic studies
Interpret lab and test results and provide clinical recommendations and supportive guidance.
Educate patients on disease process and treatment plans.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Manage patients’ treatment as well as medication management
Stay up to date on advancements in relevant specialties
Partner with the local, state and national programs as necessary
Participate in specialized treatment plans and specialized clinics