Skip to content

Allied health

Optometrist

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast logoGeorgia Eye Institute of the Southeast2 locations in United StatesPosted 2mo ago
Choose a location and applySee if you qualifyWrite a cover letter for this jobWorking at Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast: pay and open jobs
Sponsored

Jobs by WhatJobs, which pays CareJobs.Now when you click one; they open on WhatJobs.

Selected agencies hiring now

All agencies and apps →

These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.

New allied health jobs in Georgia, by email

One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.

Open in 2 locations

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

About the job

We are seeking a licensed and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care to patients, including vision exams, diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses. This individual should demonstrate clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and a collaborative spirit with other healthcare providers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision tests for patients of all ages
  • Diagnose and manage ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye
  • Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals on co-management of patients
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery
  • Educate patients on proper eye care, contact lens hygiene, and vision health
  • Document patient diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Maintain current knowledge of optometric techniques, treatments, and technology
  • Participate in continuing education and training programs as required by licensing boards
  • Support the optical retail team by providing lens prescriptions and guidance on eyewear recommendations when needed

Requirements

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school
  • Active and unrestricted optometry license in Georgia
  • Current DEA registration (if applicable)
  • Strong diagnostic skills and a thorough understanding of ocular anatomy and pathology
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to patient care and clinical excellence
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
  • Proficiency with EMR systems preferred
  • Minimum of 1-3 years in clinical optometry (new graduates will be considered)
  • Experience with specialty contact lens fitting, low vision therapy, or pediatric optometry is a plus

Work Environment

  • Standard clinical setting within a multi-specialty ophthalmic and optical practice
  • May require travel between clinic locations depending on organizational needs

Work Schedule

  • Standard hours: Monday through Friday
  • Typical daily schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • No weekends or on-call duties required

From Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast's job posting for Savannah, GA, checked Oct 21, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

Choose a location and apply

Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.

About Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast hires allied health staff, physicians and front-office staff in Savannah, Georgia.

Hires in GeorgiaPay on its listings: shown on each listing that states it

Every open Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast job Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast: pay and where it hires

More open jobs at Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast

More allied health jobs

Allied health jobs: pay and employersMore allied health jobs in GeorgiaEvery job description

Travel and per diem work for allied health

Healthcare staffing agencies →

Some agencies and apps here pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when you sign up or work through our link. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay or any bonus they offer you. They are marked Selected and shown in their own block at the top of job lists; hospital and clinic jobs, and the agencies' own jobs, keep their own order.

Licensed or certified in an allied health field?

One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.

Create my profile

Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast openings, sent to you weekly

Each week we send the newest postings from Georgia Eye Institute of the Southeast's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.