Optometrist
Listed compensation
$56.65-$77.9/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Visionworks Optometrist - Employed
- Our employed optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of millions of patients each year.
- PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – Part Time
- Pay Rate: $56.65 - $77.90 per hour
Opportunity
If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! Visionworks is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.
Why Us?
Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — i. e. insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, administrative work.
At Visionworks, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly. OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. Visionworks does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance.
- We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive base pay
- Exam Incentive Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance & Dental
- Continuing Education stipend
- Vacation, PTO & Holidays
- And other perks!
What You'll Do
As part of Visionworks “OneTeam”, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.
Who We're Seeking
Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patent care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.
Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, including performing examinations and recommending vision-enhancing solutions. Collaborate with staff to manage eye emergencies and deliver high-quality healthcare services.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified Optometrists with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. A strong dedication to patient care and an entrepreneurial spirit are required to help grow the business.
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.
In Pennsylvania, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$138k (36 salary observations; 230 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 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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