Optometrist – Part-time or Full-time

Optometrist – Part-time or Full-time Job Opportunity

Temple, Texas

Baylor Scott & White Health is recruiting an Optometrist to join a growing Ophthalmology practice in Temple, Texas.

Position Highlights

• Individual will be joining a well-developed Ophthalmology/Optometry practice within BSWH- Temple
• Subspecialty support includes: Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, General Ophthalmology, Retina, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Cornea
• Baylor Scott & White- Pavillion in Temple, TX
• Employed position with a comprehensive benefit package
• Epic EMR system Kaleidoscope for Eyes; Zeiss Forum for image management
• Seeking anywhere from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE

About Us

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States,  Baylor Scott & White Health now includes 48 hospitals, more than 1,000 access points, 9,600 active physicians, and 48,000 employees, plus the Scott and White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance—a network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care. 

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. In 2022, the hospital ranks No.5 of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.

About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) / 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• Annual CME reimbursement ($4250)
• Excellent relocation assistance package, and much more!

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree in Optometry
• Board Certified or Board Eligible with American Board of Optometry or be a Fellow in the Academy of Optometry
• State of Texas license from the Texas Optometry Board

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.

For additional information, please contact:

Melisa Harrison, Physician Recruiter |  Show Contact Details