Primary Eye Care Physician- Optometrist OD

PRIMARY EYE CARE PHYSICIANSt. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute
Largo / Clearwater, Florida
Full-Time

About St. Michael’s

St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute is a multi-generational ophthalmology practice serving the Tampa Bay area since 1961.

We provide comprehensive eye care with a strong focus on cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma, retina, cornea, dry eye, routine eye care, and optical services.

We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused Primary Eye Care Physician to join our growing team and work alongside our ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinical staff, and ambulatory surgery center team.

Position Overview

The Primary Eye Care Physician will provide comprehensive eye care while identifying, managing, and coordinating treatment for a wide range of ocular conditions.

This provider will work closely with our ophthalmologists and specialty teams to manage routine and medical eye care, identify ocular disease, participate in cataract and refractive surgery evaluations, and provide preoperative and postoperative care.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, personable, efficient, and interested in becoming a long-term part of our practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and refractions
  
  
• Diagnose and manage common ocular diseases and conditions
  
  
• Evaluate and manage glaucoma and dry eye patients
  
  
• Identify retinal, corneal, anterior segment, and ocular surface conditions
  
  
• Perform cataract evaluations and assist patients through the surgical process
  
  
• Provide preoperative and postoperative cataract care
  
  
• Participate in LASIK and refractive surgery evaluations
  
  
• Interpret OCT, visual fields, retinal imaging, corneal topography, and biometry
  
  
• Identify patients requiring specialty or surgical intervention
  
  
• Coordinate care with ophthalmologists and specialty providers
  
  
• Educate patients regarding treatment options, lens technologies, procedures, and long