MD or equivalent degree with ophthalmology residency completed
Board certification in ophthalmology or board eligibility
Experience in community-based health services or outreach programs
Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse populations
Ability to work across multiple settings, including schools and clinics
Interest in teaching and mentoring medical students and trainees
Responsibilities
Provide ophthalmic services in community settings like schools and health fairs
Conduct comprehensive eye exams for pediatric and adult patients
Assist with eyeglass prescription orders for vision programs
Act as a clinical resource for staff regarding exams and refractions
Collaborate with medical trainees at the Stein Eye Institute
Engage with community partners and families on vision-related issues
Travel to various locations in Los Angeles for outreach work
Maintain a full-time clinical schedule, providing care five days a week
Benefits
Opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact in underserved communities
Collaboration with a diverse team from UCLA's esteemed Stein Eye Institute
Engagement in teaching and mentoring future healthcare providers
Access to professional development through departmental meetings
Support for work-life balance through a full-time schedule
Full Job Description
Description
The Department of Ophthalmology and the Center for Community Outreach and Policy at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA are seeking a full-time, junior to mid-level Ophthalmologist to support both the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic and Department-based clinical services. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive ophthalmologic care across a variety of settings while supporting UCLA Health's mission to expand access to vision care throughout Los Angeles.
The Center for Community Outreach and Policy provides essential vision services to children and adults in underserved communities across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. This position is designed for physicians who are passionate about community-based care and are interested in delivering meaningful clinical impact through both outreach and traditional clinical practice.
This individual will:
Provide professional ophthalmic services, including vision screenings, exams, and refractions in community-based settings such as schools, health fairs, and homeless shelters, as well as within UCLA clinic locations
Deliver comprehensive eye exams and refractions for both pediatric and adult patients across diverse care environments
Assist with ordering prescription eyeglasses for pediatric and adult vision programs
Serve as a clinical resource to staff by answering questions related to exams and refractions
Collaborate with residents and fellows from the Stein Eye Institute and participate in teaching medical students, undergraduate students, and volunteers
Engage with patients, families, educators, and community partners to address vision-related questions and support ongoing care
Travel to and work across multiple outreach and clinical locations throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties
Maintain a full-time clinical schedule, providing patient care five days per week
Participate in monthly departmental meetings
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in community outreach and a commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations, along with the ability to work effectively across a variety of care settings.
The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $142,100-$348,100 annual base salary.
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
