Optometrist or Ophthalmologist

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist or Ophthalmologist

Department: Medical 

Schedule: Part-Time 

Location: Southeast, Washington, DC, US
Salary Range for 1.0 FTE: $120,000-$130,000
Starting: Jan 1, 2027 or after

Position Description

Bread for the City is seeking a mission-aligned, part-time eye care provider (OD/DO/MD) for our new eye clinic at our 1700 Marion Barry Ave SE DC location. The associate eye care provider will deliver the highest quality eye care free of prejudice or bias to vulnerable populations in Washington, DC.  

About Bread for the City

Bread for the City is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Washington, DC, dedicated to helping residents living with low incomes develop power to determine the future of their communities. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and social services to address both health needs and the social determinants that drive health outcomes.  Our patients often face barriers such as housing and food insecurity, trauma, and systemic inequities. We are committed to delivering care that is compassionate, respectful, and grounded in health equity.

Reasons to join Bread for the City

• Patient-centered environment, free from sales targets or profit-driven incentives

  • No glasses or contact lenses sales 

  • No profit quotas or patient count quotas 

  • We value building relationships with our patients

  • We value creating a clinic experience that feels human and intentional, and not rushed or impersonal

  • We value our organizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

  • We value being a supportive, interdisciplinary team consisting of vision, primary care, dental, behavioral health, and care management

• New digital exam lane in a new clinical space with fundus photography, OCT, and virtual reality VF

  • We are fully equipped with what you need to provide high-quality eye care to our patients

  • We have a stocked dispensary with diagnostic drops and medical supplies

• Part-time (with future opportunities for full-time)

  • We are very flexible and will work with you to create a schedule that suits your needs 

  • PSLF eligibility starting at 32hrs/week

• Work-life balance and maintaining provider mental health is supported and encouraged

  • No on-call duties

  • No weekends 

  • Robust and generous benefits package including for CE and licensure

  • Paid time off for all federal holidays + DC Emancipation Day

If you are looking for meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts community health in DC, please consider applying.  

To Apply
You must complete an application through Bread for the City’s ADP portal. Click here to review available openings and click on "Optometrist" position. Then select "apply" at the top right-hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter that speaks to your interest and qualifications through this online application process.  Your application will not be considered complete unless it includes a cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Disclaimer 

Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. 

To Apply:

You must complete an application through Bread for the City's ADP portal.  Click here to review available openings and click on " Optometrist or Ophthalmologist " position. Select "apply" at the top right-hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter through this online application process. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.