Optometrist - OptimEyes

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE - Up to $20,000

Join the dynamic eye care team that is the driving force behind the success of Henry Ford Health System's OptimEyes.

Our Mission - We enhance and enrich people's lives by providing compassionate, state-of-the-art eye care and vision for life.

Our Vision - We are leaders in eye care committed to advancing the profession through education, training, and innovation.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As an Optometrist at OptimEyes, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care while collaborating with our General Manager, clinical leadership, and the Department of Ophthalmology. You'll contribute to a thriving practice that balances clinical excellence with professional growth, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive, compassionate eye care while helping our office achieve its performance goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

• Deliver comprehensive primary eye care including ocular health evaluations, refractive services, and contact lens prescriptions and management
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic eye diseases with evidence-based medical care
• Provide specialty eye care services such as medically necessary contact lens fitting and dry eye management, based on your training and expertise
• Maintain the highest standards of professional care and clinical best practices

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with clinical leadership to ensure seamless delivery of eye care across all patient populations
• Mentor and support ancillary staff development, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
• Serve as a clinical role model, embodying our commitment to compassionate, quality care
• Contribute to professional staffing planning and clinic coverage coordination

Practice Growth & Professional Development

• Build and strengthen relationships with Henry Ford Medical Centers, emergency departments, and system partners to expand referral networks
• Develop strategic partnerships with external organizations including pharmacies and healthcare facilities to enhance patient access to care
• Maintain and nurture key professional relationships that support practice growth
• Pursue continuing education and professional development to advance your expertise and maintain licensure

Organizational Engagement

• Actively participate in office and staff meetings, contributing to practice improvement initiatives
• Support practice-building programs and strategic initiatives that advance OptimEyes' mission

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of the program from a school of Optometry.
• Previous direct patient care experience.
• Experience in primary care optometry, preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
• Must be T.P.A./D.P.A. certified.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a retail optical environment.
• Requires evening and weekend hours.