Optometrist

SITUATION OVERVIEW:

Our client is a rapidly growing mobile eyecare company revolutionizing how patients receive vision services across Florida. With a mission to provide accessible, high-quality optometric care to those who need it most, including elderly populations and underserved communities. The organization brings clinical services directly to patients through a flexible, mobile platform.

As the company expands to meet growing demand, it seeks a licensed Optometrist to join the team and play a pivotal role in delivering care across a designated regional territory. This is a unique opportunity for a clinically-driven OD who values autonomy, a flexible schedule, and being part of a mission-driven business poised for continued growth.

To support this critical hire, the client has engaged Tyler Lake Consulting, a retained executive search firm known for its industry expertise in healthcare and life sciences.

ABOUT COMPANY:

Our client is a successful and established mobile eyecare provider with a proven track record of delivering high-quality vision care through a convenient, patient-first model. After years of strong performance in other markets, the company is now expanding into Florida, bringing its innovative services and operational excellence to a new and growing population.

The business is focused on enhancing patient outcomes through on-site services and partners with senior living communities, corporate offices, and community organizations to eliminate barriers to care. All services are performed using state-of-the-art mobile equipment and supported by a skilled administrative and logistics team, allowing Optometrists to focus solely on patient care.

The care model emphasizes guaranteed appointments, efficient scheduling, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered service. The organization values innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence, making it an ideal environment for Optometrists who want to make a meaningful impact outside the walls of a traditional clinic.

POSITION:

Reporting to the CEO, the Optometrist will serve as a front-line clinician, delivering comprehensive, mobile eyecare services to patients across South Florida, including the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach regions. This includes performing routine and diagnostic eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, diagnosing and managing ocular conditions, and educating patients on ongoing care and eye health.

This role is designed for an OD who thrives in a dynamic, autonomous environment and is passionate about increasing access to high-quality vision care, particularly for seniors, Medicare patients, and underserved communities. The position is fully supported with state-of-the-art mobile equipment and a dedicated administrative and logistics team, enabling the Optometrist to focus solely on providing exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will be clinically strong, adaptable to non-traditional care environments, and committed to advancing innovative models of healthcare delivery across Florida’s aging and diverse populations.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Deliver high-quality, comprehensive eye exams using portable diagnostic equipment, including refraction, slit lamp, tonometry, retinal imaging, and other tools necessary to evaluate visual health and ocular conditions

Diagnose and manage ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, referring out when necessary in accordance with Florida optometry scope-of-practice laws

Travel to and provide care at a variety of on-site locations, including:

o Assisted living and memory care communities

o Senior centers and adult day care programs

o Community health events and pop-up clinics

o Residential homes (as appropriate)

Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Florida Board of Optometry regulations and HIPAA standards, utilizing mobile EHR systems provided by the practice

Educate patients and caregivers on proper eye health, prescription options, disease management, and follow-up care recommendations

Collaborate with internal administrative and logistics staff to coordinate:

o Daily routing and scheduling

o Patient intake and insurance verification (including Medicare)

o Delivery and fitting of prescription eyewear

o Ongoing care plans and referrals for specialty or surgical care

Maintain a compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive demeanor in all patient interactions, upholding the company’s mission of delivering dignified, accessible care in every setting

Uphold infection control standards and mobile care protocols in compliance with both company and state health guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school
• Active Florida State Optometry License in good standing
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regular travel within assigned region
• Excellent clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills
• Experience with Medicare billing and working with elderly populations is strongly preferred
• Comfortable working independently and in mobile or non-traditional clinical settings

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning
• Adaptable to new care delivery models and environments
• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset
• Excellent time management and self-direction
• Collaborative team player with a passion for innovation in healthcare delivery

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & CULTURAL FIT:

• Independent and proactive, yet team-oriented
• Driven by purpose and passionate about improving access to care
• High integrity and professionalism in all patient interactions
• Flexible and open to a dynamic, evolving care model
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to service excellence