Optometrist - O.D. (022026.1) FULL TIME

The Optometrist provides comprehensive primary and medical eye care services in a hospital-based outpatient eye clinic. The Optometrist functions as an independent licensed provider while collaborating with the Ophthalmologist and multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based eye care to a wide spectrum of patients.

The position supports the hospital’s mission to provide quality, accessible and personalized healthcare.

Position Highlights:

• Step into an established, fully booked patient panel from day one
• Exceptional work/life balance in one of Montana’s most scenic locations
• 4-day work week, 45 weeks per year
• Highly competitive compensation with incentive bonus structure based on production and patient experience
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and CME reimbursement.
• Positive, team-oriented atmosphere
• Full clinical support staff and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, Nextech EMR

Why the Bitterroot Valley? The Bitterroot Valley offers unsurpassed access to the outdoors, top rated public schools, and a safe, family-friendly community. Endless adventures are just minutes from home including world-class fly-fishing on the Bitterroot River, skiing at Lost Trail Powder Mountain, numerous hiking/mountain biking trails, and countless lakes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations including refraction, binocular vision assessment, and ocular health evaluation
• Diagnose and manage common ocular diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and dry eye syndrome
• Prescribe corrective lenses and vision therapy when appropriate
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for ophthalmic surgical patients in collaboration with the Ophthalmologist
• Identify patients requiring surgical or specialty ophthalmologic intervention and coordinate referrals internally
• Document patient care services in the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with ophthalmology, primary care, and specialty providers to support integrated patient care
• Support community outreach, vision screening, and patient education efforts as needed

Practice Environment

• Hospital-employed outpatient clinic model
• Collaborative co-management model with on-site Ophthalmologist
• Integrated with hospital diagnostic, imaging, and care coordination services
• Strong referral base from primary care and regional providers
• Opportunity to practice full-scope medical optometry

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
• Current or eligible for Montana Optometry licensure
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain, if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing medical ocular conditions and cataract surgery co-management. A medical residency trained optometrist or similar experience is preferred.
• Experience in medical optometry and co-management of surgical patients
• Strong patient-centered communication skills
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of an integrated care team