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Visionworks
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Optometrist

Optometrist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Optometrist

Opportunity

Are you a South Carolina-licensed Optometrist ready to take the next step in your career? Advanced Eye Care is seeking a full-time Associate Optometrist to join our patient-centered team, where you'll deliver high-quality, personalized vision care in a warm and professional environment.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, this is a great opportunity to build lasting patient relationships, work alongside a supportive staff, and thrive in a practice that values precision, compassion, and excellence in eye care.

For those relocating to Myrtle Beach, you’ll discover a vibrant coastal lifestyle filled with sun, sand, and Southern charm. With miles of scenic shoreline, oceanfront dining, and endless opportunities for golf, boating, and beachside relaxation, Myrtle Beach offers a welcoming atmosphere and a slower pace of life.

The area boasts a relatively low cost of living, no state income tax, and a warm climate year-round. Conveniently located near major highways and Myrtle Beach International Airport, it’s an ideal spot for both unwinding and exploring the beauty of the South Carolina coast.

About Us

Founded in 2019, Advanced Eye Care is a patient-focused practice dedicated to providing exceptional eye care with compassion, respect, and uncompromising standards. We specialize in contact lenses, dry eye management, and aesthetic treatments, offering a modern approach to vision and wellness.

Our highly skilled and caring team of six professionals is committed to personalized care, ensuring every patient feels valued, understood, and supported throughout their journey to optimal eye health.

What You'll Do

As our newest Associate Optometrist, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care through comprehensive eye exams and personalized treatment plans. We’re looking for a compassionate, self-motivated professional with a warm chairside manner and a passion for continuous learning.

Our modern practice features advanced technology, including Optos, OCT, TempSure Envi, and Oculus, to support high-quality care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Other Benefits of a Visionworks Sublease Practice Include

  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Paid continuing education

Contact

  • Justin Gibson jgibson@visionworks.com
  • 727.296.5870

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Regarding all employment practices, we do not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education, and qualifications for the job.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye exams and develop personalized treatment plans for patients. They will work within a team-oriented environment to deliver high-quality vision care using advanced diagnostic technology.

Requirements

Candidates must be a South Carolina-licensed Optometrist. The role is open to both recent graduates and experienced clinicians who possess a compassionate and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Optometry — ranked against 1,884 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.

In South Carolina, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$169k (13 salary observations; 77 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (721 salary observations; 4,173 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

11
<$165k
7
$165k-190k
5
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
1
$244k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Providence · Torrance, California

$74.17-$117.1/hr
#2

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#3

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

$159k–$222k
#4

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Myrtle Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,693/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Visionworks

Retail
San Antonio , TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Paid time off
Paid continuing education