Optometrist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Optometrists work independently and/or in collaboration with ophthalmologists in examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, eye health, and overall vision function. Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and other vision aids, as applicable. Manage eye diseases such as but not limited to dry eye, etc. Diagnose and assist in the management of ocular diseases. Provide emergency eye care and management. Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, removes foreign bodies from the eye, analyze test results and develop appropriate treatment plans. Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans. Educate patients and their families on eye health, treatment options, and preventative care. Provide outstanding patient and family experience in all clinical settings. Participate in medical education for all clinical providers and learners. Stay updated on the latest advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education and professional development. Demonstrate/model the hospital’s core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. Comply with Network and Departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrate/model the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrate Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Comply with Network and Departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting for up to seven hours per day, four hours at a time. Standing for up to four hours per day, one hour at a time. Requires occasional handling and twisting. Occasionally requires lifting carry, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and to see as it relates to general vision. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited school or university Valid state medical license to practice optometry. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here. Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community. Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. 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