Optometrist or Ophthalmologist

Optometrist or OphthalmologistDepartment: MedicalSchedule: Part-time (3 days/week preferred)Salary Range for 1.0 FTE: $110,000-$120,000Location: Southeast Center, Washington DC, USAbout Bread for the CityBread for the City is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Washington, DC, dedicated to helping residents living with low incomes develop power to determine the future of their communities. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and social services to address both health needs and the social determinants that drive health outcomes. Our patients often face barriers such as housing and food insecurity, trauma, and systemic inequities. We are committed to delivering care that is compassionate, respectful, and grounded in health equity.Position SummaryBread for the City is seeking a part-time eye care provider for a new clinic location that is a part of an expansion of our established vision services currently offered at the NW DC site.The associate eye care provider will deliver high-quality eye care, including comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular and systemic eye diseases, prescribing treatment and corrective lenses, and providing patient education. The role also involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to manage site-threatening chronic conditions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive eye care including medical and routine eye exams from pediatric to geriatric patient populationsManage and co-manage a variety of cases with attention to existing systemic medical conditions and social determinants of healthCollaborate closely with primary care providers, behavioral health providers, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care teamDeliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care that builds trust and supports patient engagementHelp establish and grow a new satellite clinic, including contributing to clinical workflows and care processesDocument care accurately using eClinicalWorks (eCW), our electronic health record systemParticipate in ongoing learning related to health equity, social injustice, and the structural factors affecting patient healthClinical EnvironmentBrand-new clinic spaceFully stocked digital exam lane with new equipment including fundus photography, OCT, and perimeterOpportunity to help shape clinic operations and vision care delivery from the ground upIntegrated, team-based care setting with on-site primary care and support servicesNo on-call coverage required Ideal Candidate QualificationsDoctor of Optometry (OD) or medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in OphthalmologyLicensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the District of ColumbiaInterested in helping build and grow a new practicePrior experience in community health or safety-net settings preferredOpenness to learning about social injustice, structural inequities, and their impact on health outcomesComfortable managing a dynamic range of medically and socially complex patientsCollaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work closely with primary care and support staffSelf-motivated with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skillsCompassionate, patient-centered, and mission-alignedExperience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) preferred but not required Why Join Bread for the City?Meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts community healthSupportive, interdisciplinary team environmentFully digital exam lane and new clinical spacePart-time schedule (minimum 3 days per week preferred) with future opportunities to transition to full-timeFlexibility to shape your schedule to suit your needsRobust and generous benefits packageOff for all federal holidays + DC Emancipation DayOrganizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingBread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.To Apply: