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Visionworks
Vancouver, Washington

Optometrist

OptometristPart-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$165k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Optometrist Part-time

Vancouver, WA

Position Overview

Sowash Practices is seeking skilled and patient-focused Optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care services, including vision exams, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions. Ideal candidates are committed to delivering high-quality care, building strong patient relationships, and contributing to a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision tests
  • Diagnose and manage ocular diseases
  • Prescribe corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing refractive surgery
  • Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in EHR
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals as needed
  • Stay current with advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active state optometry license in good standing
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

We are committed to supporting our doctors’ long-term growth and success. Our full-time doctors are rewarded with competitive salaries, generous performance-based incentives and benefits that include:

  • Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
  • Paid holidays (6 total)
  • Paid personal/sick time (5 days)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(K) plan with match
  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Flex spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • Company paid long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Continuing education fee reimbursement
  • Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000

Cassandra Blackwell

  • Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Optometry cassandra.blackwell@vsp.com
  • 334-350-6810

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnosis of ocular conditionsPrescribing corrective lensesPre-operative carePatient educationEHR documentationClinical diagnosticsCommunication skills

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 179 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$140k–$165kOptometry median $165k (middle half $145k–$198k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Washington49 active2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings598 in the last 30 days472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Visionworkssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index179 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Optometrist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
6
<$165k
2
$165k-180k
0
$180k-195k
2
$195k-210k
1
$222k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#2

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

VSP Vision · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140k-$200k
#3

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
#4

Optometrist

$142k-$170k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Visionworks

Retail
San Antonio , TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation (2 weeks)
Paid holidays (6)
Paid personal/sick time (5 days)
Parental leave
401(K) with match
Medical insurance
Prescription drug plan
Flex spending account

Living in Vancouver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$473k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,803/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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