Optometrist - Pediatrics
Compensation
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Optometrist – Pediatrics provides comprehensive eye and vision care for patients of all ages, with a focus on pediatric populations.
Responsibilities include performing routine and medical eye examinations, diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, prescribing corrective lenses, and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
The Optometrist - Pediatrics works collaboratively with ophthalmologists, technicians, and administrative staff to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes and an excellent patient experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for primarily pediatric patients.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage refractive errors, binocular vision disorders, and common ocular diseases.
- Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction options.
- Evaluate and manage conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis, and other ocular disorders within scope of practice.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including visual field testing, retinal imaging, OCT, and other ophthalmic evaluations.
- Provide pediatric eye care services, including vision screenings, amblyopia management, strabismus evaluations, and myopia management.
- Educate patients and families regarding eye health, treatment plans, preventive care, and vision correction options.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers regarding referrals, co-management, and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in practice development and community outreach initiatives as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program.
- Current Wisconsin optometry license or eligibility for licensure.
- Experience in pediatric optometry.
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and service.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Collaborative practice environment with ophthalmology support.
- Established patient base and strong referral network.
- Modern diagnostic technology and clinical resources.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Travel to other ECOW locations will be required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye and vision care, primarily for pediatric patients, including examinations, diagnosis and management of ocular conditions, vision correction, and pediatric services such as amblyopia and myopia management. Educate patients and families, document care, collaborate with ophthalmologists and other providers, and support quality standards and community outreach.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
In Wisconsin, the Optometrist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$144k (11 salary observations; 78 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (740 salary observations; 4,305 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in optometrist roles | ranked against 1,928 Optometrist roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometrist median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)231 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Wisconsin vs national | $144k median in Wisconsin | $152k nationally (−5%)11 state / 740 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometrist listings in Wisconsin | 31 active | 1,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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