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.