Optometrist
Job Title: Optometrist
Company: Living Water Clinic - Clínica Agua Viva
Location: Central Valley
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Position Overview:
Living Water Clinic - Clínica Agua Viva is seeking a compassionate and community-minded Optometrist to join our growing healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, comprehensive eye care while building meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout California's Central Valley.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community while working in a mission-driven, multidisciplinary healthcare environment. This position is available as full-time or part-time, with flexible scheduling options.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive eye examinations and routine vision assessments.
- Evaluate and manage refractive errors and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions.
- Perform ocular disease screenings and monitor patients' eye health.
- Provide diabetic eye examinations and retinal health screenings.
- Screen for glaucoma, cataracts, and other ocular conditions.
- Provide vision care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Identify ocular manifestations of systemic diseases and coordinate appropriate care.
- Educate patients and families on eye health, preventive care, and treatment options.
- Coordinate referrals to ophthalmologists and other specialists when appropriate.
- Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.
- Support the growth and development of the Optometry program.
Requirements:
Licensure & Certification
- Current and valid California Optometrist license.
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current professional certifications and registrations required to practice in California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.
- Commitment to preventive care, early detection, and patient education.
- Passion for improving access to quality healthcare within Central Valley communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing comprehensive optometric care to patients of various ages.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
- Experience with diabetic eye examinations and ocular disease management.
- Interest in helping develop and expand an Optometry program.
- Experience serving diverse or underserved patient populations.
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation.
- Full-time or part-time employment opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) matching to support your financial future.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Supportive clinical and administrative team.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Meaningful opportunity to serve patients and families throughout the Central Valley.
- Opportunity to help grow and develop our Optometry program.
At Living Water Clinic - Clínica Agua Viva, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. Our mission, "Love Through Healthcare," guides the way we care for our patients, families, and one another.
If you are a dedicated Optometrist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence, community service, and meaningful patient relationships, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.
Living Water Clinic - Clínica Agua Viva is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.