Optometrist

At PIH Health, we provide cutting edge compassionate care. We have a talented team who is proud to be making a positive impact on the lives of our patients each and every day. We are growing fast and looking to have an enthusiastic Optometrist join our team.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Supportive and Collaborative Culture:  We pride ourselves on maintaining a high retention of our medical staff with many providers having a 10+ year history with PIH. 
• Busy Practice:  Jump into a busy practice from day 1
• Work-Life Balance:  No weekends and no call
• Seamless EMR: Use a unified EMR system across the network that makes coordinating care with specialists easier.  
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage.

Why You'll Love the Area:

• The area offers the perfect balance of suburban charm and urban convenience. Nestled just a short drive from both Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it provides easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Its central location means you can enjoy a morning hike in the mountains, relax on the beach by the afternoon or a day at Disneyland. With a friendly community, great schools, and a variety of parks and outdoor activities, Whittier is an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Why PIH Health:

PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network with three hospitals, 93 outpatient medical offices, six Urgent Care Centers, and a medical foundation employing over 400 physicians and mid-level providers. PIH Health offers a comprehensive range of services, including hospice care, with an unwavering focus on patient well-being and comfort.

Our organization is home to more than 7,500 compassionate and dedicated employees. PIH Health has earned recognition as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care to our community.  

Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values.

EOE M/F/D/V

At PIH Health, you’re not just another staff member – you’re part of a close-knit, dedicated family committed to providing exceptional care. If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and join a team that truly values you, we’d love to have you on board!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Optometrist shall participate in all aspects of optometric care, including primary eye care and medical optometry. Must be able to accurately examine and diagnose vision problems, diseases of the eye, prism fitting and perform contact lens fitting of rigid gas permeable and specialty fit contacts such as scleral lenses.

Required Skills

1. Demonstrated expertise in refraction ability.
2. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and fitting contact lenses.
3. Comfortable with glaucoma screening, diabetic screening and post operative cataract surgery patients
4. Medical Optometry; along with basic Optometry.
5. Organizational and communication skills with ability to interact closely with Ophthalmologists in the practice.
6. Excellent customer service skills.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal and conflict resolution abilities.
8. Comfortable working with Electronic Health Record.

Required Experience

1. Current unrestricted California Optometry license
2. Graduate from an accredited Optometry School
3. Optometry Residency Required
4. At least two (2) years of full-time experience in clinical practice as an Optometrist. 
5. Extensive knowledge and experience in treatment/management of ocular disease
6. Experience with RGP Contact Lens Fittings
7. Evidence of continuing education and self-development to support license requirements