Medical Pediatric Optometrist

Employment: Full Time (preferred), Part-Time considered

Salary: Up to $200,000 starting annual salary

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off

Locations: Rockville, Frederick, and Howard, Maryland

About the Practice

Kids Eye Care of Maryland is a well-established pediatric-only specialty practice founded in 1997. With three locations and a strong regional referral base, we provide comprehensive pediatric eye care and medical optometry services to infants, children, and adolescents in a collaborative environment.

All three offices feature fully equipped on-site optical services, supporting seamless integration of clinical care and optical dispensing. This includes a wide range of pediatric eyewear and specialty lenses such as Stellest for myopia management.

Our team consists of five pediatric ophthalmic surgeons and three pediatric optometrists working together in a fully medical optometry model. Due to continued growth in patient volume, we are adding another Medical Pediatric Optometrist (OD) to the team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Medical Pediatric Optometrist (OD) to join our growing practice. This optometry role is focused on delivering high-quality pediatric patient care, ocular disease management, and myopia management across our three locations in Rockville, Frederick, and Howard County.

Full-time is preferred, though part-time will be strongly considered. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting with pediatric ophthalmologists who are typically present in the office daily.

What This Role Offers:

• Optometrist (OD) role within a medical setting
• Collaborative care model with pediatric ophthalmologists
• Established, high-volume pediatric patient base
• Strong technician and clinical support team 
  • Experienced pediatric eye technicians supporting every patient encounter, including contact lens insertion and removal training
• Access to advanced diagnostic equipment including OCT, visual fields, handheld fundus photography, A-scan and axial length monitoring, and autorefractors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric eye exams and medical optometry care from infancy through adolescence
• Evaluate and manage conditions such as ocular infections, injuries, amblyopia, juvenile glaucoma, and other pediatric eye diseases
• Perform precise refractive assessments in preverbal, nonverbal, and developmentally delayed children, with strong proficiency in retinoscopy
• Initiate and monitor amblyopia treatment
• Co-manage strabismus and post-surgical patients with pediatric ophthalmologists as needed
• Actively participate in myopia management using MiSight contacts, Stellest lenses, dilute atropine, and axial length monitoring
• Provide contact lens fitting and recommendations for lenses and optical solutions
• Contribute to optical services through recommendations for pediatric eyewear and treatment plans

Compensation and Schedule:

• $180,000–$200,000+ base salary (depending on experience) or $100+/hour with production incentives.
• Full-time schedule: Tuesday - Friday plus approximately two Saturdays per month.
  • Part-time options are available and will be considered.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Residency training in pediatric optometry or equivalent experience is preferred
• Maryland optometry license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Experience in pediatric optometry, medical eye care, and ocular disease management
• Comfort and genuine enjoyment working with pediatric patients and families in a medical setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required

Additional Information:

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We will respond to candidates whose qualifications and experience best align with the needs of this specialized pediatric role.

Apply today to join a collaborative, high-volume pediatric practice making a meaningful impact in children’s vision care.