Optometrist - Mobile Clinic - serving SPA 6, South LA

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist – Mobile Vision Clinic - serving Service Planning Area 6 (SPA 6) - South Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | Salary Range : $140,000 – $160,000

Location : South Los Angeles, CA

Mobile Clinic serving Service Planning Area 6 (SPA 6) – Athens, Compton, Crenshaw, Florence, Hyde Park, Lynwood, Paramount, and Watts

About St. John’s Community Health

At St. John’s Community Health (SJCH), we believe healthcare is a human right—not a privilege. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered quality, accessible care to Los Angeles’ most underserved communities and, in more recent years, expanded our reach into Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we’ve grown into a nationally recognized network of community health centers committed to equity, compassion, and impact.

Why Join St. John’s Community Health

When you join SJCH, you’re not just stepping into a healthcare job — you’re joining a bold, compassionate movement. Here, you’ll find mentorship, collaboration, and the freedom to make a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your clinical journey or seeking a place to grow, thrive, and lead with heart, SJCH is where meaningful careers are made.

About the Role

A SJCH, we’re redefining what access to vision care looks like. As an Optometrist on our Mobile Vision Clinic, you’ll take eye care beyond clinic walls — traveling directly to schools, neighborhoods, and community events throughout Service Planning Area 6 (SPA 6), which includes the communities of Athens, Compton, Crenshaw, Florence, Hyde Park, Lynwood, Paramount, and Watts.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations, including school-aged children, families, and seniors who may not otherwise have access to quality vision services. You’ll join a compassionate, mission-driven team that believes healthcare is a human right — helping patients see more clearly, feel cared for, and experience lasting comfort right where it’s needed most.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive eye exams aboard our Mobile Vision Clinic, serving patients of all ages.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, medications, and treatments to improve vision and eye health.
• Educate patients and families on eye health, preventive care, and vision maintenance.
• Collaborate with SJCH’s integrated care teams to support whole person health.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure the mobile unit remains safe, organized, and compliant with all infection-control and safety protocols.
• Bring SJCH’s mission to life by connecting with children and families at school sites, community health fairs, and local outreach events — turning care into action.

What You’ll Bring

Compensation & Benefits

SJCH is committed to offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that support your growth and well-being.

Compensation : $140,000 – $160,000 annually commensurate with experience, skills, and licensure)

Benefits Package

Professional Development Offerings

Your Location

This is a mobile position primarily serving SPA 6 communities — Athens, Compton, Crenshaw, Florence, Hyde Park, Lynwood, Paramount, and Watts.

You’ll join a fun, dedicated team that takes pride in bringing vision care on the move, helping patients see the world more clearly — one community at a time.

Why Join St. John’s Community Health?

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. John’s Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. You are encouraged to apply regardless of your race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, genetic information, political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status. You are also invited to self-identify if you believe you may be covered by the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and wish to benefit from the protections it offers.

Some positions may require enrollment in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and discover how you can turn compassion into action—one patient, one family, and one community at a time.