Full Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and community-focused Optometrist to join our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The Optometrist will provide comprehensive primary eye care services, including diagnosis and management of ocular disease, in a team-based, patient-centered medical home environment serving diverse and underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations
• Diagnose and manage ocular diseases
• Prescribe corrective lenses and therapeutic pharmaceuticals
• Educate patients on preventive eye health
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and meet productivity standards
• Collaborate with primary care providers and care teams
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry
• Active and unrestricted Georgia optometry license
• Eligible to prescribe and manage pharmaceutical agents under Georgia law
• Successful completion of National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain, if applicable to scope)
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Experience or willingness to work in a community health/FQHC setting
• Commitment to serving diverse and medically underserved populations
• Ability to meet productivity and quality benchmarks in a value-based care environment
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR)
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, credential verification, and drug screening in accordance with organizational policy and HRSA/FQHC requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
• Experience treating ocular disease
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Experience with quality reporting measures (UDS, HEDIS, etc.)
Why Join Us
• Mission-driven, community impact
• Eligible for NHSC Loan Repayment (if applicable)
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive, team-based environment
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
