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Visionworks
Denver, Colorado

Optometrist

Optometrist Above average in OptometryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$165k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Optometrist Full-time/Part-time

Denver, CO

Position Overview

Sowash Practices is seeking skilled and patient-focused Optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care services, including vision exams, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions. Ideal candidates are committed to delivering high-quality care, building strong patient relationships, and contributing to a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision tests
  • Diagnose and manage ocular diseases
  • Prescribe corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing refractive surgery
  • Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in EHR
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals as needed
  • Stay current with advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active state optometry license in good standing
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

We are committed to supporting our doctors’ long-term growth and success. Our full-time doctors are rewarded with competitive salaries, generous performance-based incentives and benefits that include:

  • Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
  • Paid holidays (6 total)
  • Paid personal/sick time (5 days)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(K) plan with match
  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Flex spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • Company paid long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Continuing education fee reimbursement
  • Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000
  • Cassandra Blackwell
  • Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Optometry cassandra.blackwell@vsp.com
  • 334-350-6810

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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.

For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Vision TestingOcular Disease DiagnosisOcular Disease ManagementCorrective Lens PrescribingRefractive Surgery CarePatient EducationElectronic Health RecordsClinical CollaborationClinical DiagnosisPatient Communication

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 171 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 9 employers

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$165k-180k
1
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5
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

4.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Optometry

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Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
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

Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
Paid holidays (6 total)
Paid personal/sick time (5 days)
Parental leave
401(K) plan with match
Medical insurance
Prescription drug plan
Flex spending account