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MedElite Group
Springfield, Vermont

Optometrist

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40–$45/patient

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Optometrist
  • Location: Springfield, VT
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient

About Swift Optometry

Swift Optometry is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. We bring expert optometric care directly to the bedside, offering personalized and convenient solutions that prioritize resident well-being.

Our skilled optometrists provide a wide range of services, from comprehensive eye exams and ocular disease management to vision correction and education, all while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.

Partnering with MedElite Healthcare Management Group, we ensure a seamless and integrated approach to healthcare, empowering seniors to live their lives to the fullest with clear, comfortable vision and the support they need to maintain their independence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an Optometrist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients in long-term care facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine, comprehensive exams for glasses and contacts
  • Perform dilated exams
  • Provide diabetic evaluations
  • Treatment of infection and injury
  • Repair and equip patients with eyeglasses
  • Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
  • Comfortable working with the geriatric population

Requirements

OD license

DEA License

Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient
  • Health Insurance Stipend
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric CarePatient Education

Geriatrics Career Context

MedElite Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 184 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 10 employers

4
<$180k
6
$180k-205k
2
$205k-230k
2
$230k-255k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
69%
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
46%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vision to Learn · Newark, New Jersey

$110-$120/hr
#2

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Providence · Torrance, California

$74.17-$117.1/hr
#3

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

$159k-$222k
#4

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

$159k–$222k
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Optometrist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,909 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Springfield

Median resident rent
$818/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance Stipend
Paid Time Off
Malpractice Insurance