Description

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Opportunity – ACE Eyecare Inc. (Bakersfield, CA)

ACE Eyecare Inc., a well-established, high-volume practice in California’s Central Valley, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our team. This position offers flexibility from part-time to full-time (up to 5 days per week) with a balanced mix of clinic and surgical time. If you're a dedicated provider with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered eye care, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

Join a collaborative, team-based environment with experienced Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and a fully trained, supportive staff.
Step into a thriving practice with a robust existing patient base.
Entry-level and experienced candidates are both encouraged to apply.
Competitive compensation package with:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education allowance
• Possible moving allowance

We’re Looking for a Candidate Who:

Demonstrates a commitment to clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Possesses sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.
Thrives in a mission-driven, team-based environment.
 
About ACE
ACE is a unique and growing organization comprised of:

ACE Eyecare and Central Valley Eye Care, two professional ophthalmology and optometry practices serving the general public.
Advanced Center for Eyecare (ACE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports uninsured patients in need of critical eye care.
Together, ACE’s providers offer the full spectrum of ophthalmic and optometric services, including diagnostic exams, treatment, surgery, and follow-up care across multiple locations, including two community clinics, a shared off-site ambulatory surgery center, and two on-campus school-based vision centers, providing exams and glasses to students in underserved districts
 
Who We Serve
Kern County is home to a diverse and often underserved population. Nearly 42% of our community faces barriers to accessing high-quality, affordable vision care.

ACE’s providers serve patients of all ages and backgrounds, with the majority covered by Medi-Cal, Medicare, or vision insurance plans. We are also contracted with many PPO plans. For those with no coverage, the nonprofit Advanced Center for Eyecare helps fund essential services through donations and partnerships.

ABOUT BAKERSFIELD

Bakersfield is a city that blends sunshine, hospitality, and opportunity. Known for its warmth—in both climate and community—it offers a unique mix of culture, affordability, and access to some of California’s most iconic destinations.

As the 9th largest city in California, Bakersfield sits between Oakland and Anaheim in population size, yet maintains a welcoming, small-town feel. It’s the birthplace of the “Bakersfield Sound,” a distinct genre of country music made famous by legends like Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and Billy Mize. You’ll still find that musical legacy alive in local venues today.

With a median age of 31.9, Bakersfield boasts a younger population than both the state and national averages. It’s also one of the most affordable places to live in California. In fact, SmartAsset.com ranks it among the top three U.S. cities where millennials are buying homes. The current median home price sits around $398,000—significantly lower than most major metro areas in the state.

Bakersfield is a great place to raise a family, offering over 140 public schools rated “Good” or higher by GreatSchools.org. The city is dotted with nearly 60 public parks and hundreds of miles of bike lanes and trails, as well as lakes and recreational areas that make weekend adventures easy. You’ll find everything from farmer’s markets filled with locally grown produce to theme parks within an hour’s drive.

Its central location is another major perk. Bakersfield residents enjoy quick access to Los Angeles (90 minutes), the Central Coast (2 hours), and San Francisco or Las Vegas (4 hours). The Sierra Nevada mountains and some of California’s most beautiful national forests are also just a short drive away.

Whether you’re drawn to outdoor living, a family-friendly lifestyle, or the opportunity to own a home in California without sacrificing your financial future, Bakersfield offers a surprising and rewarding quality of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction and supervision of the Medical Director, the Ophthalmologist performs routine examinations, procedures, and ophthalmic surgeries using independent professional judgment in the practice of medicine within the scope of the laws of the state of California, the rules and regulations of the California Medical Board and the policies of ACE Eyecare, Inc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts and documents history including chief complaint, relevant symptoms as appropriate; pertinent ocular health, family and medical history, medications; current spectacle/contact lens and any other data required to manage the patient's vision and ocular health needs.
• Performs minimum, as well as appropriate additional testing, as needed, based on the specific needs of each patient.
• Adequately documents findings.
• Is proficient in the use and interpretation of standard ophthalmic equipment, which includes but is not limited to retinoscopy, subjective refraction, lensometry, visual fields, mobility and pupil testing, slit lamp examination, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, fundus contact lens, tear function testing, Amsler grid, confrontation fields, and more.
• Accurately interprets data from the clinical exam.
• Makes sound clinical diagnoses.
• Takes appropriate actions(s) to take care of patients' chief complaint(s) and ensure ocular health and visual needs are met.
• Clearly documents impressions and clinical action plan in the chart, including referrals to other providers, long-term medical management and/or optical and therapeutic prescriptions dispensed.
• Uses tests and procedures, as described above, designed to detect and appropriately manage disorders common to the elderly such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
• Actively communicates with fellow Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, the optical department, ophthalmology and support staff to optimize the quality of clinical care and service to patients.
• Works with other providers and support staff to ensure most timely and convenient service given to the patient when their services are needed.
• Attends and contributes to staff meetings to keep up with events and policy changes.
• Identifies and reports system problems that result in waste and poor services; identifies possible solutions.
• Maintains all licensing and job requirements (CE, CPR, safety training, PPD)
• Dictates/writes referral and information letters to other providers or agencies, as appropriate, or otherwise communicates with parents, teachers or other providers as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties such as completing school forms, DMV, FAA and other like documents.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Valid California Medical License or eligible
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.