Optometrist

Department:

02270 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Ophthalmology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Pay Range

$63.45 - $95.20

Help Redefine Eye Care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine are excited to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Doctor of Optometry (OD) to join our growing Department of Ophthalmology in the thriving Piedmont region of North Carolina.

As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, you'll be embedded in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and education.

Why Choose Us?

• Investing in the future: We are proud to be building a brand-new, state-of-the-art Eye Center, designed to expand access to exceptional care and elevate the patient and provider experience.
• Team-based approach: Join a dynamic group of optometrists and ophthalmologists working side-by-side to provide integrated, high-quality vision care.
• Opportunity to grow: Whether you're a seasoned OD or early in your career, our department offers mentorship, resources, and professional development support within a world-class academic health system.

About the Role:

As an Optometrist at Wake Forest Baptist, you'll provide comprehensive eye exams, manage ocular disease, and co-manage surgical patients in partnership with our ophthalmologists. You'll be an essential part of our commitment to excellence in patient care and community service.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• North Carolina optometry license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong clinical skills in primary care optometry and ocular disease management
• A patient-first mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Passion for innovation, service, and continuous learning

Be part of a department where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your future is bright.

For more information or to express interest, contact:

Hannah Payne | hapayne@wakehealth.edu

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.