Optometrist In Charge

Job Description

Job Title

Optometrist In Charge

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our team is dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. We focus on meeting patients where they are, connecting them with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination. Our mission is to make a meaningful impact across diverse populations by providing comprehensive and compassionate care, including home health care and hospice services.

Role Overview

As the Optometrist In Charge, you will lead and coordinate professional optometry services, ensuring each patient receives the best possible care. You will collaborate with the General Manager, Ophthalmology Service Chief, and Medical Director to maximize office productivity, promote seamless eye care delivery, and oversee clinical support staff training and quality improvement activities.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the General Manager to ensure optimal patient care and office performance.
• Work with the Ophthalmology Service Chief or Medical Director to deliver seamless eye care services.
• Coordinate professional staffing and office coverage to meet patient needs.
• Develop and monitor quality benchmarks and outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Oversee clinical support staff training to maintain high standards of care.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a program from an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an Optometrist.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (T.P.A.) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agent (D.P.A.) certification.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as our Optometrist In Charge!