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National Vision
Stockton, California

Optometrist

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$131k-$152k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Company Description
Work when it works for you.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled, personable optometrist who wants to earn additional income while enjoying maximum flexibility. Whether you’re balancing another role, family life, or easing into retirement, this position lets you choose when — and how — you work.
At our practice, you’re more than an optometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first.
What you’ll find here:
Supportive, collaborative culture
Advanced technology for excellent patient care
Flexible schedules for better work-life balance
Leadership and growth opportunities
A genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your success
Rewarding compensation
Competitive daily rate, with bonus potential (not tied to sales)
Malpractice coverage and retirement benefits with employer match
Paid sick time and personal financial wellness and planning services
A Smarter Way to Work
No on-call shifts. No late nights. Ever
Flexible schedules designed around your life and priorities
Travel reimbursement that meets policy guidelines
Job Description
You’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care.
Here’s what you can expect:
Deliver warm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatment
Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture
Freedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease
Opportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertise
Qualifications
Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practice
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the website.

Salary Range: $504.00 - $586.00 per day
Compensation: USD 504.00 - USD 586.00 - daily

Key Responsibilities

Deliver full-scope primary eye care through expert exams and personalized treatment. Educate patients on eye health and prevention while fostering a compassionate, patient-first culture.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationOcular Disease TreatmentClinical Exams

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at National Vision a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Optometry Career Context

National Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 89 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution14 jobs · 8 employers

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Work-life snapshot

7.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About National Vision

Retail
Lawrenceville, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Malpractice coverage
Retirement benefits with employer match
Paid sick time
Personal financial wellness and planning services
Travel reimbursement
Bonus potential