Optometrist or Ophthalmologist

Optometrist or Ophthalmologist

Bread for the City is seeking a part-time eye care provider for a new clinic location that is a part of an expansion of our established vision services currently offered at the NW DC site.

The associate eye care provider will deliver high-quality eyecare, including comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular and systemic eye diseases, prescribing treatment and corrective lenses, and providing patient education. The role also involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to manage site-threatening chronic conditions.

Provide comprehensive eye care including medical and routine eye exams from pediatric to geriatric patient populations

Manage and co-manage a variety of cases with attention to existing systemic medical conditions and social determinants of health

Collaborate closely with primary care providers, behavioral health providers, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

Deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care that builds trust and supports patient engagement

Help establish and grow a new satellite clinic, including contributing to clinical workflows and care processes

Document care accurately using eClinicalWorks (eCW), our electronic health record system

Participate in ongoing learning related to health equity, social injustice, and the structural factors affecting patient health

Brand-new clinic space

Fully stocked digital exam lane with new equipment including fundus photography, OCT, and perimeter

Opportunity to help shape clinic operations and vision care delivery from the ground up

Integrated, team-based care setting with on-site primary care and support services

No on-call coverage required

Doctor of Optometry (OD) or medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Ophthalmology

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the District of Columbia

Interested in helping build and grow a new practice

Prior experience in community health or safety-net settings preferred

Openness to learning about social injustice, structural inequities, and their impact on health outcomes

Comfortable managing a dynamic range of medically and socially complex patients

Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work closely with primary care and support staff

Self-motivated with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Compassionate, patient-centered, and mission-aligned

Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) preferred but not required

Meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts community health

Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment

Fully digital exam lane and new clinical space

Part-time schedule (minimum 3 days per week preferred) with future opportunities to transition to full-time

Flexibility to shape your schedule to suit your needs

Robust and generous benefits package

Off for all federal holidays + DC Emancipation Day

Organizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

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, 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.