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North Star Health
Springfield, Vermont

Optometrist (North Star Vision)

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$145k-$155k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Clinical Practice & Case Management: Provides safe therapeutic care in holistic and systemic way to include the assessment and overall care management of a specified patient population. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures.

Teamwork: Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses and integrated approach to patient outcomes

Quality/Best Practice: Utilizes standards, guidelines, and protocols for care delivery. Incorporates data and information to continuously improve care and practice to enhance outcomes

Professional Development: Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, and mentor. Leadership skills demonstrated in decision making and problem solving.

Demonstrates the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities for age specific patient populations.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

State Licensure in Vermont

We take care of our team! Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, and engaging wellness programs that make it easy and fun to stay healthy. We're committed to supporting your well-being—at work and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide safe, holistic therapeutic care and manage the assessment and diagnosis of patients. They will also collaborate with clinical teams to improve patient outcomes and mentor staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical proceduresData analysisMentoringAge specific patient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (North Star Vision) at North Star Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,901 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Of the 42 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 79% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $153k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

4
<$180k
1
$196k
1
$200k
2
$220k-240k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
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7-8
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9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

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

$140k-$200k
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,901 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Median resident rent
$818/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About North Star Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, VT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Wellness programs