Pediatric Optometrist

Pediatric Optometrist Opportunity

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do—it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist for the Mary Bridge Ophthalmology clinic. This role involves evaluating patients for optometry conditions, interpreting lab and other test results, and guiding families through treatment options.

Responsibilities:

• Sees patients independently in the ambulatory care setting
• Conduct physical exams and provide individual care plans for patients
• Conduct diagnostic assessment, including ordering imaging and other diagnostic studies
• Interpret lab and test results and provide clinical recommendations and supportive guidance
• Educate patients on disease process and treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Manage patients' treatment as well as medication management
• Stay up to date on advancements in relevant specialties
• Partner with the local, state and national programs as necessary
• Participate in specialized treatment plans and specialized clinics

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a professional optometric degree program leading to an OD
• The program must be accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
• Current unrestricted Washington state license to practice optometry
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
• 2 years of experience as a licensed optometrist in pediatric health care preferred
• Experience in Pediatric Optometry preferred

About Mary Bridge Children's:

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Pay and Benefit Expectations:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $157,451.00 - $190,784.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.