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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for optometrist ophthalmology practice in the United States is $124,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Optometrist to join our academic eye care team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with ophthalmologists to provide comprehensive medical eye care, evaluate and manage patients with a broad spectrum of ocular diseases, and provide preoperative and postoperative ophthalmic care. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a multidisciplinary academic environment while contributing to the department's missions of patient care, education, and research.

Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited program. A Texas optometry license (or eligibility for licensure) is required. Residency training in ocular disease or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Medical Management

  • Perform comprehensive medical eye examinations and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Diagnose and manage a wide range of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, ocular surface disease, corneal disorders, retinal disease, neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and other anterior and posterior segment disorders within the scope of optometric practice.
  • Evaluate and manage urgent and same-day ophthalmic referrals.
  • Provide preoperative and postoperative care for ophthalmic surgical patients.
  • Order, perform, and interpret ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including OCT, visual fields, fundus photography, pachymetry, corneal topography, and other ancillary testing as appropriate.

Interested candidates should apply online at apply.interfolio.com/190554 and include a copy of their curriculum vitae and cover letter.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits
    UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
    • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
    • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
    • Paid Time Off, available day one
    • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
    • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
    • Wellness programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

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