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Midwest Eye Center
Crestview, Kentucky

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Overview

At MidWest Eye Center, we are committed to your total eye care. Our staff provides an innovative and integrated approach, using state-of-the-art technology, combined with the upmost in personal attention and service.

Whether it’s performing Lasik or treating retina conditions or removing cataracts, you can be sure of the quality of vision care provided by our team of skilled, caring professionals.

MidWest Eye Center has a complete roster of board-certified Ophthalmologists, Retina Specialists and Optometrists, offering diagnosis along with surgical and non-surgical treatment for eye diseases MidWest Eye Center’s Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky locations are easily accessible from the surrounding Tri-state area.

Position Summary

This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a candidate interested in working in Florence, KY!

Our rapidly growing multi-location, multispecialty practice is seeking a dedicated Optometrist with strong diagnostic skills and a passion for delivering patient centered primary care. This role allows you to see patients with a wide variety of pathology and refractive needs with a high earning potential. Offices are well equipped with full staff and EHR.

  • Extra resources and partnership program through affiliation with EyeSouth Partners
  • Strategic Management Partner to help onboard and maximize potential for success.
  • Access to corporate support services to reduce administrative burden on physicians and improve clinical efficiency.
  • Network of 415+ ophthalmologists and optometrists.
  • Eligible for partnership after 1-2 years for experienced hires and 2-3 years for residents/fellows.

Responsibilities

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible Optometrist.
  • Company Benefits
  • We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k w/ Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Telemedicine
  • Generous PTO Package

We Also Offer the Following Benefits for FREE

  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life/AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Optometrist. Strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care are required.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

OptometryPatient centered careRefractive careOphthalmology

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

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

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)231 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Kentucky26 active1,956 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Optometry pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$155k
8
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
4
$185k-200k
4
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#2

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

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist - Troy, AL - $200k Annual Comp and $100k in Signing Bonus

$200K+
#4

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

$140k-$200k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,955 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Midwest Eye Center

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Generous PTO Package
Employee Discounts and Perks

Living in Crestview

Median resident rent
$1,521/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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