Compensation & Benefits Include:
- $145,000–$160,000 annually
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-funded pension & life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- CME reimbursement and licensure support
The Opportunity:
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time Staff Optometrist to join our multidisciplinary care team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive eye and vision care services to a diverse patient population while supporting our mission to advance health equity and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to Boston’s communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive eye exams, vision assessments, and treatment plans for patients of all ages
- Assess and manage acute and chronic eye conditions and eye-related injuries
- Perform annual eye exams and accurately document findings within the EMR and other required systems
- Collaborate with opticians regarding lens recommendations, frame selection, and specialty coatings
- Make referrals to ophthalmology and specialty services when clinically appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary patient care projects
- Serve as a resource to providers and staff regarding eye care-related clinical matters
Qualifications:
- Current licensure in Massachusetts as a therapeutically certified Doctor of Optometry
- Residency training preferred, or a minimum of three years of optometry experience in a community-based or outpatient setting
- Current BLS certification
- Strong knowledge of optometric practice standards and patient-centered care
- Experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Comfort working with diverse patient populations in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Knowledge of computer systems and electronic medical records
Join Our Team!
Whittier Street Health Center is dedicated to advancing health equity and delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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Pay: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working fully onsite in Boston, MA?
- Do you currently hold an active Massachusetts license as a Doctor of Optometry?
- How many years of experience do you have providing optometry care in a community health, outpatient, or primary care setting?
Work Location: In person
