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Optometrist roles in the United States qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a Doctor of Optometry degree and state licensure. Australian optometrists can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in a lottery, making the path to U.S. practice more direct than most visa categories allow.
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Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Optometrist to cover three locations in Manhattan! At Mount Sinai Doctors - West 57th Street, this location combines a complete range of health services in the convenience of a Midtown location. With all the noise, color, flash and bustle of Times Square, Broadway and Rockefeller Center, Midtown is the neighborhood many picture first when they think of New York. Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are all among the world’s most recognizable destinations. The neighborhood is not just sightseeing, however: it also boasts top-flight restaurants and bars, including the Theatre District’s Restaurant Row and rowdy Hell’s Kitchen’s bars and clubs. Another practice will be located on West 53rd Street and 8th Ave. Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood that is considered to be bordered by 34th Street (or 41st Street) to the south, 59th Street to the north, Eighth Avenue to the east, and the Hudson River to the west. Hell's Kitchen has become an increasingly upscale neighborhood of affluent young professionals as well as residents from the "old days." Ninth Avenue is noted for its many ethnic restaurants. There are more restaurants and food carts and trucks on Tenth Avenue between 43rd and 47th Streets. Hell's Kitchen's side streets are mostly lined with trees. A newer park in Hell's Kitchen is the Hudson Park and Boulevard, which is part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project. Mount Sinai Doctors - Delancey Street is home for medical care on the Lower East Side. It provides primary and specialty care for adults and children. This facility offers ample space and on-site X-ray for a comfortable setting in which to receive comprehensive care. Patients are like an extended family, and it treats each with special care. This location has extended evening and Saturday hours as well as same-day appointments. Under general direction of Ophthalmologist, examines, diagnoses treats and manages diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system and associated structures as well as identifies related systemic conditions affecting the eye; corrects to maximum efficiency patients’ medical visual problems through use of correct lenses, both spectacle and contact, and other optical aids. Treats patients having a full range of optometric problems and prescribes correction ranging from simple single vision lenses through prisms, iseikonic and aphakic lenses; assesses patients’ physical and mental abilities and performs follow-up evaluations to determine whether the patient is appropriately.
Responsibilities
Patient Care:
- Under general direction of ophthalmologist, examines and diagnoses an independent patient load. Interviews and examines patients having a full range of vision problems, consulting medical charts when available.
- Determines, using a full field of optometric instruments and equipment, such things as patients’ visual acuity; amplitude of accommodation; refractive state at far and near point; and accommodation, convergence, and binocular coordination at far and near point. Conducts fundus (living eye) through biomicroscopy, including viewing with fixed lens and camera. Evaluates intraocular pressure through applanation tonometry and other modalities.
- Employs ophthalmometry and other instruments for high astigmatic diagnosis; employs low vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses for the correction of sub-normal vision;
- Optometrist determines proper remedial alternatives and discusses and interprets findings with patients and/or parents; suggests appropriate remedial method.
- Refers patients with indications of possible pathological condition to an Ophthalmologist for additional examination; discovers eye conditions caused by systemic problems, such as diabetes or hypertension and refer to other medical doctors. Consults with Ophthalmologist when appropriate. Treats eye conditions as regulated by State Law.
- Calculates proper prescription employing formulas ranging from those necessary to calculate simple single corrective lenses, through those necessary to calculate contact lenses, prisms, iseikonic and aphakic lenses.
- Good interpersonal manner and care is important during examination sessions in order to ensure accurate diagnose.
INSTRUCTING
Instructs Resident Ophthalmologists and paramedical personnel in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation and optometric procedures by planning and developing a course of training under the direction of the Staff Ophthalmologist by conducting lectures and demonstrations. Works in a dedicated room equipped with Ophthalmic Instruments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from a fully accredited college of optometry.
- Job requires a knowledge of anatomy, optics, pharmacology, biochemistry and physiology and the use of drugs, ordinarily acquired through completion of pre-optometry degree.
- Specialty training in various fields of Optometry preferred.
- Must be licensed by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO).
- Ongoing continuing education courses are required to reflect technological advances, including surgery techniques, prescriptive medications and other medical treatments related to eye diseases and disorders.
- Work requires manual dexterity for use and maintenance of optometry equipment. Adequate physical strength required for adjusting optometry equipment and positioning of patients.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range from 120K to 140K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
SALARY DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
ABOUT THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
INTRODUCTION
Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Optometrist to cover three locations in Manhattan! At Mount Sinai Doctors - West 57th Street, this location combines a complete range of health services in the convenience of a Midtown location. With all the noise, color, flash and bustle of Times Square, Broadway and Rockefeller Center, Midtown is the neighborhood many picture first when they think of New York. Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are all among the world’s most recognizable destinations. The neighborhood is not just sightseeing, however: it also boasts top-flight restaurants and bars, including the Theatre District’s Restaurant Row and rowdy Hell’s Kitchen’s bars and clubs. Another practice will be located on West 53rd Street and 8th Ave. Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood that is considered to be bordered by 34th Street (or 41st Street) to the south, 59th Street to the north, Eighth Avenue to the east, and the Hudson River to the west. Hell's Kitchen has become an increasingly upscale neighborhood of affluent young professionals as well as residents from the "old days." Ninth Avenue is noted for its many ethnic restaurants. There are more restaurants and food carts and trucks on Tenth Avenue between 43rd and 47th Streets. Hell's Kitchen's side streets are mostly lined with trees. A newer park in Hell's Kitchen is the Hudson Park and Boulevard, which is part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project. Mount Sinai Doctors - Delancey Street is home for medical care on the Lower East Side. It provides primary and specialty care for adults and children. This facility offers ample space and on-site X-ray for a comfortable setting in which to receive comprehensive care. Patients are like an extended family, and it treats each with special care. This location has extended evening and Saturday hours as well as same-day appointments. Under general direction of Ophthalmologist, examines, diagnoses treats and manages diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system and associated structures as well as identifies related systemic conditions affecting the eye; corrects to maximum efficiency patients’ medical visual problems through use of correct lenses, both spectacle and contact, and other optical aids. Treats patients having a full range of optometric problems and prescribes correction ranging from simple single vision lenses through prisms, iseikonic and aphakic lenses; assesses patients’ physical and mental abilities and performs follow-up evaluations to determine whether the patient is appropriately.
Responsibilities
Patient Care:
- Under general direction of ophthalmologist, examines and diagnoses an independent patient load. Interviews and examines patients having a full range of vision problems, consulting medical charts when available.
- Determines, using a full field of optometric instruments and equipment, such things as patients’ visual acuity; amplitude of accommodation; refractive state at far and near point; and accommodation, convergence, and binocular coordination at far and near point. Conducts fundus (living eye) through biomicroscopy, including viewing with fixed lens and camera. Evaluates intraocular pressure through applanation tonometry and other modalities.
- Employs ophthalmometry and other instruments for high astigmatic diagnosis; employs low vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses for the correction of sub-normal vision;
- Optometrist determines proper remedial alternatives and discusses and interprets findings with patients and/or parents; suggests appropriate remedial method.
- Refers patients with indications of possible pathological condition to an Ophthalmologist for additional examination; discovers eye conditions caused by systemic problems, such as diabetes or hypertension and refer to other medical doctors. Consults with Ophthalmologist when appropriate. Treats eye conditions as regulated by State Law.
- Calculates proper prescription employing formulas ranging from those necessary to calculate simple single corrective lenses, through those necessary to calculate contact lenses, prisms, iseikonic and aphakic lenses.
- Good interpersonal manner and care is important during examination sessions in order to ensure accurate diagnose.
INSTRUCTING
Instructs Resident Ophthalmologists and paramedical personnel in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation and optometric procedures by planning and developing a course of training under the direction of the Staff Ophthalmologist by conducting lectures and demonstrations. Works in a dedicated room equipped with Ophthalmic Instruments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from a fully accredited college of optometry.
- Job requires a knowledge of anatomy, optics, pharmacology, biochemistry and physiology and the use of drugs, ordinarily acquired through completion of pre-optometry degree.
- Specialty training in various fields of Optometry preferred.
- Must be licensed by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO).
- Ongoing continuing education courses are required to reflect technological advances, including surgery techniques, prescriptive medications and other medical treatments related to eye diseases and disorders.
- Work requires manual dexterity for use and maintenance of optometry equipment. Adequate physical strength required for adjusting optometry equipment and positioning of patients.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range from 120K to 140K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
SALARY DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
ABOUT THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Optometrist
Verify your OD degree equivalency early
U.S. employers need confirmation your Australian OD qualification maps to a U.S. Doctor of Optometry degree. Get a credential evaluation from a DOL-recognized agency before you apply, so no offer stalls at the documentation stage.
Research state licensure before targeting employers
Each state's optometry board sets its own NCLEX-equivalent exam requirements for foreign graduates. Confirm your eligibility to sit the NBEO exams in your target state before approaching employers, as licensure status directly affects whether they'll file an LCA.
Target employer types with E-3 filing experience
Corporate optical chains, hospital-based vision departments, and multi-location ophthalmology practices have dedicated HR teams familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. Independent solo practices rarely have the administrative infrastructure to manage LCA filings on your timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to search for sponsoring employers
Finding optometry employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship takes more than a standard job search. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by employers with active visa sponsorship history so you're applying where the path is already clear.
Frame sponsorship costs accurately for employers
Many optometry employers assume E-3 sponsorship is as expensive and uncertain as H-1B visa. The E-3 has no lottery, no cap anxiety, and the employer's main obligation is an LCA through DOL. Correcting that assumption often moves a hesitant employer to a yes.
File your LCA and visa paperwork with Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be certified by DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so nothing delays your start date.
E-3 Visa Optometrist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find optometrist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search optometrist roles filtered by employers with E-3 or broader visa sponsorship history. General job boards surface listings without any signal about sponsorship willingness, which means significant time spent on applications that go nowhere. Migrate Mate focuses your search on employers who have already demonstrated they'll sponsor.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an optometrist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Optometry meets this threshold clearly: the role requires a Doctor of Optometry degree, and USCIS has consistently treated licensed clinical roles with minimum degree requirements as specialty occupations.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Australian optometrists?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian nationals and has no lottery, no annual cap anxiety, and a faster path from offer to start date. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery selection rate well below 50% in recent years. For an Australian optometrist, the E-3 removes the single biggest obstacle in the H-1B process entirely.
Can I work in the United States as an optometrist before I have full state licensure?
No. You must hold a valid optometry license in the state where you'll practice before your employer can lawfully employ you in that role. The E-3 visa itself doesn't grant you the right to practice without a license. Some states offer temporary or provisional licenses while you complete NBEO exams, which your employer's attorney or DOL may accept for LCA purposes, but confirm this with the relevant state board before relying on it.