Optometrist In Charge

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

• Job Title
• Optometrist In Charge

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our team is dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. We focus on meeting patients where they are, connecting them with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination. Our mission is to make a meaningful impact across diverse populations by providing comprehensive and compassionate care, including home health care and hospice services.

Role Overview

As the Optometrist In Charge, you will lead and coordinate professional optometry services, ensuring each patient receives the best possible care. You will collaborate with the General Manager, Ophthalmology Service Chief, and Medical Director to maximize office productivity, promote seamless eye care delivery, and oversee clinical support staff training and quality improvement activities.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the General Manager to ensure optimal patient care and office performance.
• Work with the Ophthalmology Service Chief or Medical Director to deliver seamless eye care services.
• Coordinate professional staffing and office coverage to meet patient needs.
• Develop and monitor quality benchmarks and outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Oversee clinical support staff training to maintain high standards of care.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a program from an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an Optometrist.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (T.P.A.) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agent (D.P.A.) certification.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as our Optometrist In Charge!