Optometrist-Tallmadge and Willoughby Hills, OH
Compensation
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Job Description
Novus Clinic and Corrective Eye has a unique opportunity for an Optometrist to provide both primary care and work with pre and post-op patients within our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice to augment a rapidly growing practice in Tallmadge and Willoughby Hills office with Ophthalmologists and Optometrists specializing in general comprehensive ophthalmology, refractive, glaucoma, retina, and cornea/external disease.
About the Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a generous productivity bonus.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursements.
- State license and DEA reimbursements.
- Medical Malpractice insurance.
- State-of-the-art technology.
- Strong internal support structure.
About the Area
Surrounded by thousands of acres of parkland and countryside, the greater Akron area provides ideal living and working environments for everyone. Within minutes you can be biking in national parks or kayaking on the water. The area is distinctive for its versatility, with a low cost of living, and outstanding cultural access. With sports arenas, concert venues, national parks, museums, and much, much more within a short distance, there are plenty of things to do in Akron!
What We Offer
- An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
- A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board.
Investments in new equipment and infrastructure that allows you to apply your expertise and retain clinical autonomy.
Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.
- A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
- An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.
Benefits
Competitive annual salary with a productivity bonus
Signing Bonus
- Comprehensive employee benefit package including full medical, 401k w/ company match, short and long term leave, PTO and much more
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursements
- State license reimbursements
Medical Malpractice Insurance
- We encourage you to apply today and join our team!
- You can apply online or contact Dawn Uzdale, Senior Physician Recruiter at dawnuzdale@eyecare-partners.com
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will provide primary eye care and manage pre and post-operative patients within a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. They will work alongside Ophthalmologists and other Optometrists to deliver high-quality clinical care.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed Optometrists capable of working in a multi-specialty environment. The role requires expertise in comprehensive eye care and the ability to collaborate within a doctor-led leadership structure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist-Tallmadge and Willoughby Hills, OH at Novus Clinic 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 2,003 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$175k)207 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Ohio | 81 active | 1,991 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 480 in the last 30 days | 468 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
About Novus Clinic
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tallmadge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $278k
- Median resident rent
- $1,067/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.4
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.