Optometrist

Location: Edmonton, Alberta | Clinic-Based and Mobile Services
Employment Type: Associate (Employee or Independent Contractor)
Compensation: Competitive Associate Compensation (Negotiable)
Schedule: Flexible | No Evenings or Weekends Required
Start Date: Flexible

Position Overview

Neobridge Healthcare is currently recruiting an Optometrist for an exciting opportunity in Edmonton, Alberta.

This position combines comprehensive optometric services in a fully equipped clinical environment with mobile eye care services for seniors and individuals living in supportive care settings.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive vision assessments, manage ocular health conditions, and deliver accessible eye care to patients in both clinic-based and community environments.

This opportunity is ideal for an optometrist who values professional flexibility, collaborative healthcare, and the ability to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Potential profit-sharing or partnership opportunities may also be available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and visual health assessments.
• Conduct contact lens fittings and provide associated patient education.
• Deliver Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP)-insured eye examinations for eligible patients, including children and seniors.
• Diagnose, monitor, and manage ocular diseases within the authorized Alberta optometry scope of practice.
• Provide mobile optometric assessments at seniors' residences, group homes, and care facilities.
• Identify patients requiring specialized ophthalmological assessments and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians, ophthalmologists, opticians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from a recognized institution.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Optometrists.
• Therapeutic prescribing authorization.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to mobile care locations.
• Willingness to provide mobile eye care as an essential component of the position.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-care skills.
• Experience serving senior or long-term care populations is considered an asset.

Compensation and Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive, negotiable associate compensation based on a percentage of professional fees or per-diem arrangements.
• Flexible working schedule.
• No mandatory evening or weekend shifts.
• Potential profit-sharing or partnership pathway for the right candidate.
• Equipped clinical examination rooms and portable equipment for mobile services.
• Optician and administrative support for booking, dispensing, and billing.
• Prearranged and coordinated mobile facility appointments.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to contact Neobridge Healthcare for additional information or to submit their application.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.neobridge.ca/

We welcome applications from optometrists passionate about accessible, high-quality eye care.