Optometrist/ Center Director

JOB TITLE

: Optometrist/ Center Director - McKinney, TX

1501 Redbud Blvd., McKinney, TX

Diagnoses, manages, and treats conditions and diseases of the eye and visual system; works closely with Ophthalmologists as a team member. Examines eyes and the visual system, diagnoses chief complaints, prescribes corrective lenses, and provides treatment or recommendations to Ophthalmologists for surgical evaluation. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions, such as glaucoma. In addition to clinical responsibilities, serves as a Center Director responsible for strengthening the practice’s relationships with area eye care providers, especially optometrists, and enhancing the internal workings of the practice so patients and referring providers experience timely, coordinated, high-quality medical and surgical eye care. Represents the practice as a trusted medical and surgical referral-based eye care organization committed to patient-centered care, clinical collaboration, and service to the broader eye care community.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Conduct eye exams using optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation

Diagnose and treat ocular disease and disorders

Prescribes medication to treat eye diseases, removes foreign bodies from the eye, and analyses test results and develops appropriate treatment plans

Prescribes therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision

Provides pre-and post-operative care

Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids

Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with referring physicians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare providers in the community to support collaborative patient care, physician referrals, and practice growth

Represents the practice positively within the medical community and actively participates in relationship-building and outreach activities with community healthcare providers

Serves as Center Director by strengthening relationships with area eye care providers, particularly optometrists, and supporting the practice’s reputation as a trusted medical and surgical referral destination

Develops and maintains regular communication with referring optometrists and other eye care providers to promote professional collaboration, appropriate referrals, continuity of care, and timely feedback regarding shared patients

Identifies opportunities to improve internal clinic workflows, provider communication, scheduling access, referral intake, surgical coordination, and follow-up processes to better serve patients and referring providers

Collaborates with physicians, clinical leadership, management, and staff to ensure patients referred for medical or surgical eye care receive coordinated, responsive, and professional service from initial referral through follow-up

Participates in appropriate outreach, education, and relationship-building activities that support the needs of area eye care providers and the community while maintaining professional, ethical, and compliant referral practices

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Doctorate in Optometry; prefers at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Certification/Licensure: Certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) and licensed by the State of Texas

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution

Preference for added training in a refractive fellowship program

Meets all applicable state and federal requirements for prescribing therapeutic medications

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills

Ability to establish trust and build strong, long-term relationships with patients and healthcare providers

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Ability and willingness to develop professional relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers in the community

Ability to lead practice-level initiatives that improve referral coordination, provider communication, patient access, and the overall experience of patients and referring eye care providers

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, optometrists, clinical teams, management, and community providers

Core Competencies

Patient-Centered Care

Clinical Excellence

Collaboration and Teamwork

Communication

Relationship Building

Community Engagement

Professionalism

Accountability

Practice Growth and Business Awareness

Referral Network Development

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

No Agencies Please.