Part-Time or Full-time Medical Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time or Part-Time

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Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com.

Reynolds & Anliker, an EyeCare Partners practice, has a great opportunity for a Part-Time or Full-time Medical Optometrist to join our practice in Emporia, Kansas. At Reynolds & Anliker, our experienced eye doctors specialize in vision care services such as cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment. Our team is dedicated to enhancing vision and improving lives by providing advanced eye care with a personal touch.

About the Practice

At Reynolds & Anliker, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly experienced eye doctors who are part of a network that encompasses all ophthalmic and optometric specialties. Each member of our team brings to the table extensive training, certification, and experience.

This includes specialists actively engaged in leading-edge research and equipped to handle the most complex cases. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our patients receive the best possible care.

As part of the EyeCare Partners family, the doctors of Reynolds & Anliker have joined a national medical group dedicated to clinical excellence.

Led by our Medical Executive Board, we are proud to offer continuous career development for our doctors, allowing you to stretch beyond daily patient care into other areas of interest.

What We Offer

  • Amazing Company Culture that promotes long-term tenure
  • Professional Growth, Mentorship & Leadership Opportunities
  • Access to research and innovative technology through EyeCare Partners Innovation Center
  • Guaranteed Base Salary + Production Bonus
  • Commencement Bonus
  • Full Benefit package for Full-time
  • State Licensure Reimbursement
  • CME Allowance
  • Professional Liability

Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree
  • Kansas State Optometric License
  • Residency is preferred but not required

About the Area

Emporia sits off Interstate 335 between Topeka and Wichita. In Emporia, you'll find a patriotic city full of small town charm, great food, unique local shops, many free activities for families, and plenty of outdoor fun!

Apply through our website or email Paige Kirkley, Senior Physician Recruiter at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information!

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will provide comprehensive medical eye care services, including the management of conditions like glaucoma and support for cataract surgery. They will work within a collaborative network to deliver high-quality patient care and participate in continuous professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and possess a valid Kansas State Optometric License. While a residency is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Cataract surgery supportOphthalmic diagnostics

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

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

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $158k (middle half $150k–$174k)229 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Kansas29 active1,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Optometry pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$155k
9
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
2
$185k-200k
4
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,955 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Base Salary + Production Bonus
Commencement Bonus
Full Benefit package for Full-time
State Licensure Reimbursement
CME Allowance
Professional Liability

Living in Emporia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Typical market rent
$718/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.