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Optometrist/Center Director - McKinney

Dallas, TXOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Doctorate in Optometry
prescribing therapeutic medications
clinical assessment
diagnostic interpretation
treatment plans
pre- and post-operative care
eyeglasses
contact lenses
vision aids
referring physicians

Nice to have

refractive fellowship program

Role summary

The Optometrist/Center Director in McKinney is responsible for diagnosing, managing, and treating eye conditions, prescribing corrective lenses and medications, and providing pre- and post-operative care. In addition to clinical duties, the role involves serving as a Center Director to strengthen relationships with area eye care providers, enhance practice operations, and ensure timely, coordinated, high-quality patient care. This includes developing professional relationships with referring physicians and optometrists, improving clinic workflows, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide exceptional patient and provider experiences.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB TITLE: Optometrist/ Center Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

And More!

No Recruiters Please.

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.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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