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Visionworks
Memphis, Tennessee

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Full-Time Optometric Associate – Join a Top-Rated, Tech-Advanced Practice!

Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to elevate your career? Join our dynamic, patient-focused team serving five modern locations across the Mid-South—Memphis, Olive Branch, and Southaven.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Competitive Compensation: Earn Target compensation of $150,000+ annually, with unlimited earning potential based on production.

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes paid professional liability insurance, health insurance, paid vacation, CE hours, contact lens bonuses, and flexible scheduling.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools including:

  • CV500 Topcon digital phoropter
  • Topcon Maestro OCT
  • Crystal PM EMR
  • Topcon Radius Visual Fields

High-definition iCare Retinal Cameras

Modern, Supportive Work Environment: Practice in sleek, professional offices alongside an experienced tech team that handles pre-testing and contact lens dispensing—allowing you to focus on patient care.

Collaborative, Growth-Oriented Culture: Play a key role in shaping clinical protocols and contributing to a forward-thinking optometric team.

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a family-friendly schedule from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • Excellent Reputation: We’re proud of our consistent 5-star patient reviews and strong word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Large Contact Lens Base: Expand your skills in one of the region’s most robust contact lens practices.
  • Patient-Centered Focus: Our top priority is delivering exceptional care that improves lives.

Your Role

You’ll help implement a medical model within a commercial setting—focusing entirely on clinical care (no glasses sales). Under the leadership of Dr. Richard Buck, a respected name in optometry, you’ll make a meaningful impact in the Mid-South eye care community.

Ready to Apply?

  • Send your resume to Justin Gibson at jgibson@visionworks.com
  • Learn more about our office at MasterEyeMemphis.com

Take the next step in your career—join a trusted, thriving practice where your expertise and passion are truly valued!

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will provide comprehensive clinical eye care services across multiple practice locations while implementing a medical model of care. The role focuses on patient-centered clinical examinations and diagnostics without the requirement for glasses sales.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified optometrists capable of working in a fast-paced, tech-advanced clinical environment. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a professional optometric team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Contact lens fittingOcular health assessmentMedical model implementationDigital phoropter operationOCT imagingRetinal photographyVisual field testing

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.

Of the 47 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 81% 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 Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Optometrist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

5
<$180k
2
$196k
2
$200k
2
$220k-240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$159k-$222k
#2

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

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$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
#4

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

$140k-$200k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid professional liability insurance
Health insurance
Paid vacation
CE hours
Contact lens bonuses
Flexible scheduling