Mobile Optometrist

Introduction to the Lions World Vision Institute

The Lions World Vision Institute was founded in 1973 to serve as a nonprofit eye bank to support the Central Florida Region. Since then, Lions World Vision Institute has grown significantly. We not only provide eye banking services, but we also have a state-of-the-art Ocular Research Center. Additionally, the organization provides surgeon training opportunities to ensure safe and effective transplant surgeries.

In October of 2020, we launched our Vision Health Program, providing vision screenings to Head Start students in Hillsborough County. In December 2020 we became the new operators of the Glazer Vision Foundation’s Mobile Vision Clinic program to further expand our community outreach.

We are committed to helping provide improved vision for children in need throughout the Tampa Bay area. We are excited to announce another program, our Youth Vision Program, further extending our mobile vision care services. This program will also offer vision screenings, exams and eyeglasses in Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties.

Job Description

As the Optometrist-On-Duty you will travel to and provide eye care services at community events, centers, and/or schools with our Youth Vision Program or on the Glazer Vision Foundation’s Mobile Vision Clinic under direct supervision of the Lions World Vision Institute. All roles and responsibilities apply as they would in any clinical exam setting under Florida law.

The Optometrist is expected to be available for the clinic to allow for appropriate examination time at each community/school site served. Typical clinics are approximately 4 hours long. Ideal candidates for this program are clinicians who find great reward in community involvement and helping youth.

Requirements

Optometrist who provides their professional services to perform eye care services for the Youth Vision Program or on the Mobile Vision Clinic must provide Lions World Vision Institute with the following:

1. Proof of Professional Licensure
2. Proof of Medical Malpractice Insurance
3. Pass a Basic or Level II Background Check as deemed necessary Lions World Vision Institute
4. Signed contract with an LLC for payment (Lions World Vision Institute will provide)
5. An up-to-date resume

Compensation

Optometrists will submit a timesheet to Lions World Vision Institute per clinic day. Payment will be made to the LLC contracted with the Lions World Vision Institute and the LLC will issue payment to the Optometrist. Compensation is generous based on services required and will be discussed during the interview process.

Optometrists will be contracted with Lions World Vision Institute for a guaranteed weekly payment of the equivalent of up to three clinic days with some restrictions. Payment will be made to the LLC contracted with the Lions World Vision Institute and the LLC will issue payment to the Optometrist. Compensation is generous based on services required and will be discussed during the interview process.

If interested in further details on this exciting opportunity, please contact Steve Casto at Lions World Vision Institute via email at: stephen.casto@lwvi.org