Bread for the City
Optometrist or Ophthalmologist
1640 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020-4706
On-site · $110k–$120k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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Department: Medical
Schedule: Part-time (3 days/week preferred)
Salary Range for 1.0 FTE: $110,000-$120,000 Location: Southeast Center, Washington DC, US
About Bread for the City
Bread for the City is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Washington, DC, dedicated to helping residents living with low incomes develop power to determine the future of their communities. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and social services to address both health needs and the social determinants that drive health outcomes. Our patients often face barriers such as housing and food insecurity, trauma, and systemic inequities. We are committed to delivering care that is compassionate, respectful, and grounded in health equity.
Position Summary
Bread for the City is seeking a part-time eye care provider for a new clinic location that is a part of an expansion of our established vision services currently offered at the NW DC site.
The associate eye care provider will deliver high-quality eye care, including comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular and systemic eye diseases, prescribing treatment and corrective lenses, and providing patient education. The role also involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to manage site-threatening chronic conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care including medical and routine eye exams from pediatric to geriatric patient populations
Manage and co-manage a variety of cases with attention to existing systemic medical conditions and social determinants of health
Collaborate closely with primary care providers, behavioral health providers, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care that builds trust and supports patient engagement
Help establish and grow a new satellite clinic, including contributing to clinical workflows and care processes
Document care accurately using eClinicalWorks (eCW), our electronic health record system
Participate in ongoing learning related to health equity, social injustice, and the structural factors affecting patient health
Clinical Environment
Brand-new clinic space
Fully stocked digital exam lane with new equipment including fundus photography, OCT, and perimeter
Opportunity to help shape clinic operations and vision care delivery from the ground up
Integrated, team-based care setting with on-site primary care and support services
No on-call coverage required
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) or medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Ophthalmology
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the District of Columbia
Interested in helping build and grow a new practice
Prior experience in community health or safety-net settings preferred
Openness to learning about social injustice, structural inequities, and their impact on health outcomes
Comfortable managing a dynamic range of medically and socially complex patients
Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work closely with primary care and support staff
Self-motivated with strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Compassionate, patient-centered, and mission-aligned
Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) preferred but not required
Why Join Bread for the City?
Meaningful, mission-driven work that directly impacts community health
Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment
Fully digital exam lane and new clinical space
Part-time schedule (minimum 3 days per week preferred) with future opportunities to transition to full-time
Flexibility to shape your schedule to suit your needs
Robust and generous benefits package
Off for all federal holidays + DC Emancipation Day
Organizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
To Apply:
You must complete an application through Bread for the City's ADP portal. Click here to review available openings and click on "Optometrist or Ophthalmologist" position. Select "apply" at the top right-hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter through this online application process. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.