Optometrist OD - Madison, WI
Position Summary
The Optometrist – LASIK Services plays a key role in delivering high-quality refractive surgical care by supporting patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative process. This position partners closely with surgeons, clinical staff, and leadership to ensure excellent clinical outcomes, strong team performance, and an outstanding patient experience. In addition to providing comprehensive eye care, the optometrist will contribute to optometric mentorship, training, chart review, and selected administrative and leadership responsibilities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive preoperative and postoperative eye examinations for LASIK and other refractive surgery patients.
Evaluate patient candidacy, monitor postoperative outcomes, and manage routine postoperative care in collaboration with surgeons.
Review and document patient charts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clinical protocols and regulatory standards.
Provide clinical guidance to ensure best practices and consistent standards of care across the vision center(s).
Mentor and support optometrists and clinical staff through coaching, education, and professional development.
Aid in onboarding and ongoing training of optometric team members.
Promote clinical excellence, continuous learning, and adherence to established clinical protocols.
Assist with administrative support related to team schedules, workflow coordination, and coverage planning.
Participate in team performance reviews, including coaching, feedback, and development planning.
Support initiatives focused on quality improvement, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with leadership to help maintain a positive, high-performing team culture.
Be reasonably available to work flexible hours as established for the vision center(s).
Work within the hours of operation of the vision center(s), which include some evening and Saturday hours to accommodate patient needs.
Occasionally provide on-call coverage for the vision center(s) to ensure the highest quality of patient care.
Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
Active and unrestricted optometry license in applicable state(s).
Experience in Refractive Surgery or Co-management preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and collaborate effectively with clinical teams.
Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical environment with flexible scheduling needs.