Optometrist PRN

Contact: Brent Whitson

brent.whitson@phhs.org

Advantages of being an Optometrist with Parkland:

Practice at the Top of Your License - At Parkland, you will gain experience managing a broad spectrum of medical optometry conditions, including complex corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and ocular manifestations of systemic disease. The clinical diversity and complexity will continuously strengthen your professional knowledge while providing the support of experienced peers and multidisciplinary medical teams.

Integrated, Collaborative Care Environment - Parkland is a large integrated public healthcare system where collaboration is part of daily practice. Optometrists work alongside nurse practitioners, physician assistants, ophthalmology, endocrinology, emergency medicine, oncology, and many other specialties, all working together to support comprehensive patient-centered care.

Professional Purpose and Growth - Working at Parkland is both professionally rewarding and personally meaningful. You have the opportunity to make a direct impact on an underserved population while practicing in an environment that values collaboration, stability, education, and professional development. It is a setting that supports the growth of advanced clinical, operational, and leadership skills throughout your career.

Primary Purpose

Provides direct primary optometric healthcare services and participates as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsible for providing quality management of patients, presenting to the outpatient clinics with conditions of the eye.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Must have a Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved College of Optometry.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must be a licensed Optometrist for the practice of optometry in the State of Texas, licensed through the Texas Optometry Board.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate effective optometry skills and techniques.
• Must be able to determine objectives, set priorities, and establish and meet target dates.
• Must be able to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and serve as a resource.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.