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AEG Vision
Gig Harbor, Washington

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time optometrist role in Gig Harbor, WA. Provide comprehensive eye care in a group practice. Benefits include 401k match, medical/dental/vision, PTO, and paid holidays.

Join AEG Vision as a Optometrist – Full-Time, Gig Harbor WA in Gig Harbor, Washington. The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • STD/LTD
  • Vision Service Plan
  • Employee Vision Discount Program
  • HSA/FSA
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join AEG Vision as a Optometrist – Full-Time, Gig Harbor WA.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose sight problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or treatments. They are also responsible for building patient relationships, educating patients on eye health, and providing pre- and postoperative care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution. Additionally, they must have successfully passed all required optometric state board examinations.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Eye ExamsPatient CarePatient EducationDiagnosisPrescribing EyewearVision TherapyLow-vision RehabilitationPostoperative CareDisease ScreeningCommunicationClinical Documentation

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Optometrist roles.

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About AEG Vision

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
STD/LTD
Vision Service Plan
Employee Vision Discount Program
HSA/FSA