Full-Time Optometrist – Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages, with an emphasis on diagnosing and managing complex ocular diseases.
• Utilize advanced laser procedures (SLT, LPI) to treat glaucoma.
• Perform YAG laser capsulotomy for post-cataract surgery patients.
• Perform in-office procedures, including removal and treatment of chalazions and other eyelid lesions.
• Manage high-volume cases of glaucoma, macular degeneration, optic neuritis, NAION, and other ocular pathologies.
• Co-manage corneal crosslinking patients with our ophthalmologist and other outside optometrists for keratoconus and other corneal ectasias, including fitting scleral and specialty contact lenses.
• Co-manage pre- and post-operative surgical patients, including those undergoing cataract, refractive, and corneal crosslinking.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, specialty contact lenses, and therapeutic treatments as needed.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on ocular health, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with practice and regulatory standards.
• Support training and development of clinical staff to ensure high-quality support for medical procedures.

Office

Vision Institute is a medically focused (OD/MD) eye care facility in the Pikes Peak region, dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centered care. Our practice emphasizes full-scope optometry, with a strong focus on the diagnosis and management of complex ocular diseases.  Our team performs in-office procedures, removal and treatment of chalazions and other eyelid lesions, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) for glaucoma treatment, and YAG laser capsulotomy for post-cataract surgery care.  We are seeking a residency-trained optometrist in ocular disease to join our dynamic team, contributing to our high-volume practice managing conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, optic neuritis, and diabetic retinopathy, as well as specialty contact lens fittings for our keratoconus patients.   

Candidate Description

Candidate Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice optometry in Colorado (or eligibility to obtain).
• Extensive experience in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, optic neuritis, and NAION.
• Experience with scleral and specialty contact lens fittings for medically necessary cases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-first approach.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multi-provider medical setting.