Part-Time
Optometrist
Posted on 11/15/2025
Parkland Health
5,001-10,000 employees
Public hospital system and teaching facility
No salary listed
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
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- Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved College of Optometry.
- Must be a licensed Optometrist for the practice of optometry in the State of Texas, licensed through the Texas Optometry Board.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective optometry skills and techniques.
- Must be able to determine objectives, set priorities, and establish and meet target dates.
- Must be able to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and serve as a resource.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
- Provides direct primary optometric healthcare services and participates as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Responsible for providing quality management of patients, presenting to the outpatient clinics with conditions of the eye.
Parkland Health operates a large public hospital system that provides medical services through a central hospital and a network of community and school-based clinics. The system works by offering specialized care in its Level I Trauma Center and burn unit while managing over one million outpatient visits annually across its various neighborhood locations. Unlike many private hospitals, Parkland serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Southwestern Medical Center and maintains a heavy focus on community outreach and school-based healthcare. The organization’s goal is to provide accessible medical care and health education to patients and their families throughout the North Texas region.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1954
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 112-bed expansion positions Parkland as North Texas's largest hospital.
- $36M investment adds 66,500 sq ft space by July 2026.
- New Wilmer clinic opens 2028, filling southern Dallas healthcare gaps.
What critics are saying
- $36M Harry Hines expansion delays past June 2026 from construction issues.
- Baylor Scott & White siphons Parkland's 1M annual visits via telehealth.
- UT Southwestern poaches specialists, eroding trauma center dominance.
What makes Parkland Health unique
- Parkland operates North Texas's only verified burn center.
- Parkland provides Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU services.
- Parkland serves as primary teaching hospital for UT Southwestern.
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Company News
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