Hiring: Associate Optometrist
Primary location: Koreatown Plaza (KTP), Los Angeles, CA
Position type: Part-time or full-time with flexible scheduling
Experience level: Experienced optometrists and new graduates welcome!
Overview:
Gold Optometry is seeking a part-time or full-time Associate Optometrist for our Koreatown Plaza location in Los Angeles. This role includes comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, and opportunities to develop skills in specialty care. We welcome experienced doctors and new graduates with strong clinical fundamentals.
If you are a thoughtful, growth-minded optometrist who values teamwork and patient care, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a practice’s future, we’d love to meet you.
About Us:
Gold Optometry is a patient-centered practice dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care with a deeply personal touch. Led by Dr. Michelle H. Kim, we are known for our compassionate approach to vision care and the lasting relationships we build with our patients. With locations in Los Angeles and Garden Grove, we take pride in our heritage, traditions, and strong sense of community, which are reflected in how we care for our patients and support one another as a team.
As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome new Associate Doctors to join our close-knit team.
Clinical Preparation and Experience:
We welcome experienced optometrists and new graduates who bring a strong clinical foundation and a commitment to careful, thorough patient care. Hands-on experience gained through clinical rotations, externships, residencies, or prior practice is highly valued; new graduates are welcome.
We value sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize when additional evaluation, referral, or guidance is needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform comprehensive eye exams with a focus on patient education and customized vision care and solutions
- Fit contact lenses, including specialty lenses
- Collaborate with a supportive staff and maintain a smooth clinic flow
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records using EMR
What We’re Looking For:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
- Licensed to practice in California
- Strong clinical fundamentals and a careful, consistent approach to patient assessment and documentation.
- Korean language proficiency, particularly the ability to communicate comfortably with patients during clinical visits, is strongly preferred to support the needs of our patient community. Additional fluency in Vietnamese and/or Spanish is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for patient care
- Eagerness to work in a collaborative and evolving environment, with openness to feedback and continued learning.
- Knowledge and experience with Myopia Management is a plus, but not required - will support new Doc to obtain certifications and training in Myopia Management
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation starting at $600–$800/day based on experience, with additional bonus opportunities through specialty care
- Access to translation and interpretation tools to support clear communication with patients during eye exams.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Modern equipment and support from experienced staff (over 20+ years)
- Mentorship and learning opportunities
- A positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work culture
Application process:
We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Dr. Michelle H. Kim’s Executive Assistant at e.rosales@goldoptometry.com. Please highlight your relevant clinical experience, including rotations or externships if you are a recent graduate.
Clinical references and additional supporting materials may be requested during the selection process. We look forward to connecting with you!
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
Gold Optometry is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under California or federal law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment as required by law.
