Optometrist

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Main Campus, Columbus, OH Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Overview:


 

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.


 

Job Description Summary:


 

Conducts eye exams, diagnoses vision problems, and prescribes corrective lenses or medications as needed.


 

Job Description:


 

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.
  • Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids to correct or manage vision issues.
  • Monitors and manages treatment plans for patients with eye conditions such as glaucoma or cataracts.
  • Refers patients to other healthcare professionals as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
  • Maintains accurate and detailed patient records.
  • Stays up-to-date with advancements in the field of optometry and incorporates new techniques and technologies into practice.


Education Requirement:

Doctor of Optometry from an Accredited School of Optometry, required.


Licensure Requirement:

License to practice Optometry in the State of Ohio, required.


Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

(not specified)


Experience:

(not specified)


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.



 


 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About this role

Summary

Conduct eye exams, diagnose eye issues, prescribe vision aids, and manage eye health treatments.

Job title

Optometrist

Experience level

not specified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Main Campus, Columbus, OH; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

None specified

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

optometryvision careeye examinationocular diseases
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City