Pediatric Optometrist

• Where kids and families are always first At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose.
• As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.
• Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
• FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Clinic hours Mary Bridge Children’s Eye Center in Tacoma, WA provides comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology and optometry services for children—from diagnosis and treatment to ongoing follow-up care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment.
• Our expert team includes Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Ophthalmologists dedicated to delivering the full spectrum of pediatric eye care.
• We offer everything from prescribing the right pair of glasses to performing advanced procedures, including complex cataract and eye alignment (strabismus) surgeries.
• What we have to offer: Sign-on Bonus Relocation Bonus Competitive Compensation Generous PTO Top-tier Benefits Career Growth Wellness Support To learn more contact: Rachel Whisenhunt, Physician Talent Advisor rachel.whisenhunt@multicare.org

Position Summary

• Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist for the Mary Bridge Ophthalmology clinic. This role involves evaluating patients for optometry conditions, interpreting lab and other test results, and guiding families through treatment options.Responsibilities
• Sees patients independently in the ambulatory care setting: o Conduct physical exams and provide individual care plans for patients o Conduct diagnostic assessment, including ordering imaging and other diagnostic studies
• Interpret lab and test results and provide clinical recommendations and supportive guidance.
• Educate patients on disease process and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Manage patients’ treatment as well as medication management
• Stay up to date on advancements in relevant specialties
• Partner with the local, state and national programs as necessary
• Participate in specialized treatment plans and specialized clinics Requirements
• Successful completion of a professional optometric degree program leading to an OD
• The program must be accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
• Current unrestricted Washington state license to practice optometry
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
• 2 years of experience as a licensed optometrist in pediatric health care preferred
• Experience in Pediatric Optometry preferred. About Mary Bridge Children’s For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve. Why Mary Bridge Children's? Built for children and families Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care. Award-winning care Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune. Growing for the future A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care. Well-being and support Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $157,451.00 - $190,784.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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