At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.
Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Clinic hours
Rachel Whisenhunt, Physician and APP Talent Advisor
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist for the Mary Bridge Ophthalmology clinic. This role involves evaluating patients for optometry conditions, interpreting lab and other test results, and guiding families through treatment options.Responsibilities • Sees patients independently in the ambulatory care setting: o Conduct physical exams and provide individual care plans for patients o Conduct diagnostic assessment, including ordering imaging and other diagnostic studies • Interpret lab and test results and provide clinical recommendations and supportive guidance. • Educate patients on disease process and treatment plans. • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team • Manage patients’ treatment as well as medication management • Stay up to date on advancements in relevant specialties • Partner with the local, state and national programs as necessary • Participate in specialized treatment plans and specialized clinics Requirements • Successful completion of a professional optometric degree program leading to an OD • The program must be accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) • Current unrestricted Washington state license to practice optometry • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association • 2 years of experience as a licensed optometrist in pediatric health care preferred • Experience in Pediatric Optometry preferred.
For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.
Why Mary Bridge Children's?
Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.
Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.
A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.
Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $157,451.00 - $190,784.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital.
Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington.
Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 13 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve.
Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.
