Pediatric Optometrist
Delaware Valley Community Health·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley Community Health·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This role is pivotal in providing exceptional eye care services to our diverse patient base, providing specialized eye care for infants, children, and adolescents. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early vision development and skilled in managing pediatric ocular conditions.
Description Pediatric Optometrist Full-Time/Part-Time (Mon-Fri) $150,000 - 160,000 annually This role will travel between our Maria de los Santos and Norristown Regional Health Centers.
At Delaware Valley Community Health, we believe in supporting you—professionally, personally, and financially.
Student Loan Repayment: If you have significant student loan debt, we can help reduce—or even eliminate—it.
Through our loan repayment programs, we’re committed to removing financial barriers so you can focus on the work you love.
Exceptional Benefits: Our benefits package is among the most robust in our field.
We’re confident that our employer contributions are higher and your out-of-pocket costs are lower than most of our peer organizations or other companies you may be considering.
Work-Life Balance: We value your time.
That means no weekend clinic hours and we don’t expect more than FQHC-standard patient session requirements.
Organizational Stability: Even as an FQHC in a changing political and funding environment, we remain a stable, well-managed, and growing employer—a place where you can build a long-term career without uncertainty about the future.
When you join DVCH, you’re joining a team that values your expertise, respects your life outside of work, and invests in your success—both now and for the long term.
For over 55 years, Delaware Valley Community Health has been driven by our mission to serve the underserved population of Greater Philadelphia. We feel there is no greater cause than helping those in need, and we welcome all who share in our beliefs to consider joining us.
At DVCH, there’s a lot of humanity in our workplace. We support each other in a friendly, dynamic, and diverse environment and treat each other like family. The work is often challenging but it’s always rewarding.
We are committed to giving our people every opportunity to succeed. We believe that investing in our employees is the right thing to do by providing quality benefits and continuous learning opportunities to enhance the professional and personal lives of our team members. If you are eager to realize your true potential while helping those in need, we invite you to explore a career with purpose, and join our family at Delaware Valley Community Health.
This role is pivotal in providing exceptional eye care services to our diverse patient base, providing specialized eye care for infants, children, and adolescents. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early vision development, skilled in managing pediatric ocular conditions, and committed to delivering culturally sensitive care in a family-friendly environment.
This role requires travel between our Maria de los Santos and Norristown Regional Health Centers.
Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) Licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania Completed residency training in pediatric optometry Bilingual in Spanish/English required DVCH is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.
For more information about DVCH and its services, visit us online at www.dvch.org.
Market context
Physician openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing clinical coverage needs and specialty demand, so competition can be strongest for roles that require board eligibility, Pennsylvania licensure or IMLC eligibility, and preferred fellowship or EPIC experience. Benefits and requirements on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure path and highlight any EPIC or fellowship experience in your materials.
