Optometrist

Optometrist – Advanced Dry AMD Care (Valeda Photobiomodulation)
MaculaCare, PLLC | Staten Island Valeda Center | Staten Island, NY
Salary: $160,000 – $175,000 annually

About Us
MaculaCare, PLLC, one of the leading retina practices in NY, has opened the Staten Island Valeda Center, providing advanced treatment for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). MaculaCare was founded by Daniel Rosberger, MD, PhD, MPH , a board-certified retina specialist on the Retina Faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College who trained at Cornell, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins Universities and was formerly Program Director for Ophthalmology and Chief of the Retina Service at Saint Vincent’s/Richmond University Medical Center. Our philosophy is simple: give every patient the level of care found at leading academic medical centers, with the personal attention of a private practice.

We’re located in a brand-new, modern office at 78 Todt Hill Road, Suite 111, Staten Island, NY 10314 , a premier location close to home for patients throughout the borough.

The Role
We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate Optometrist to join our team in providing advanced treatment for patients with AMD. Working closely with Dr. Rosberger, you’ll help evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with dry AMD. That includes care with the VALEDA Light Delivery System , the first FDA-authorized treatment for eligible dry AMD patients. It’s a non-invasive, drug-free, in-office therapy. This is a rare opportunity to work at the leading edge of dry AMD care in a setting that values quality over volume.

Responsibilities

• Assist our retina specialists in providing state-of-the-art care to patients with dry AMD

• Evaluate patients for VALEDA photobiomodulation candidacy and support treatment delivery

• Monitor disease progression and treatment response over time

• Interpret retinal imaging and diagnostic testing (e.g., OCT, fundus autofluorescence, fundus photography)

• Educate patients and families about dry AMD, treatment options, and visual prognosis

• Coordinate care with physicians and support staff

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution

• Current New York State optometry license (or eligibility), with therapeutic certification

• Strong clinical interest in medical retina and macular degeneration

• Excellent communication skills and a warm, patient-centered approach

• Low vision experience is a plus, but not required

• No prior VALEDA experience needed; training provided

• New graduates and older practitioners are welcome to apply

Why Join MaculaCare?

• Supportive, nurturing, low-stress work environment

• Work alongside an academically trained retina specialist

• Be part of an innovative treatment that’s helping patients preserve their vision

• Brand-new, modern office in a premier Staten Island location

• Competitive salary: $160,000 – $175,000 annually

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Employer-contributed pension plan

MaculaCare, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.”