Comprehensive Optometrist - Athens, TX
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Job Description
EyeCare Associates of East Texas is seeking a full-time Comprehensive Optometrist to practice at our Athens, TX office.
About EyeCare Associates of East Texas
EyeCare Associates of East Texas is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners, a leading network of integrated ophthalmology and optometry providers serving patients across the entire vision care continuum. EyeCare Assocates of East Texas is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with locations in Tyler, Athens, Lindale and Winnsboro. We have a full team of Ophthalmologists and Optometrists specializing in general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, and cornea/external disease.
- As a leading medically-focused eye care company, EyeCare Partners offers:
- An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
- A support staff that is trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
- An established network providing a referral base
- A network of Trusted Peers
- Strong compensation package with guaranteed salary and productivity bonus
- Signing Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Maternity Leave
- PTO
- Company-Matched 401K
- Continuing Education & Licensure Allowance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Positive Work-Life Balance
About the Area
Located just over an hour southeast of Dallas and a half-hour from Tyler, Athens offers small-town charm within reach of a major metropolitan area. The nickname of Athens is the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World and the city has its own unique motto: “Hamburgers – Heritage – Texas.”
With several lakes for fishing, boating & hunting, there are many outdoor activities available. Additionally, with a low cost of living, no state income tax, and favorable tort reform, Athens is a great place to live and practice!
For more information, please contact Paige Kirkley, Senior Physician Recruiter @ paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com or call/text 205-533-3162
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive optometric care to patients at the Athens, TX office. Collaborate with a multi-specialty team of ophthalmologists and optometrists to deliver integrated vision care.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified Optometrist capable of practicing comprehensive eye care. The role requires a focus on clinical excellence and patient-centered care within a medically-focused environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Athens
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $264k
- Typical market rent
- $1,227/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- None
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.