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Visionworks
Bellevue, Washington

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$111k-$182k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Chief Clinical Optometrist – Bellevue, WA

Blue Wave Eye Doctors / Visionworks Doctors of Optometry

Opportunity: We’re seeking an experienced and state-licensed Optometrist who wants to focus on the future by leading and coaching quality of care and the patient experience in our existing market — Seattle, WA. We’re looking for a Doctor of Optometry who believes in the power of eyecare within the healthcare system.

This expert OD is tech-savvy, and people-focused, leading the way by helping us lead the industry in comprehensive eye care. The Chief Clinical Optometrist will lead the practice while helping develop other ODs into leaders.

There are many opportunities for career growth within the company including practice ownership with Visionworks and VSP Vision.

This opportunity is in Seattle, WA and opened in 2023. If you’re relocating, Seattle is an amazing place to live! This is also a unique opportunity to be mentored by one of the most well-known optometric leaders in the industry—Dr. Taylor Tedder,

About Us

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. Visionworks handles all insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work.

Our primary care practices believe in providing comprehensive eye care for patients, including routine exams, contact lens evaluations, and medical treatment for eye diseases.

All offices include state-of-the-art equipment, including Optos California, Topcon Digital phoropters, Eyefinity EMR (on an iPad) and Henson 9000 Virtual Field Analyzer. OD techs will help work up patients and provide Contact Lens teaching.

Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being their own boss without the complexities of managing a practice. We provide our PC doctors with an excellent support system to help manage a successful practice while you can focus on patient care.

We offer excellent compensation and an unbeatable comprehensive benefits package for our Part-Time and Full-Time positions that include:

  • BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance/Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Optional Employee Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance (Full Time)
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance (Full Time)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Continuing Education
  • O.D. Malpractice Insurance

What You'll Do

As part of Visionworks “#Oneteam”, you'll practice full-time (or part-time) providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, and visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.

Who We're Seeking: Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patent care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.

  • Justin Gibson
  • 727.296.5870 justin.gibson@vsp.com

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.

For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

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.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Clinical Optometrist will lead the practice, provide comprehensive eye care, and mentor other optometrists to foster professional growth. They will perform patient examinations, manage eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality patient experiences.

Requirements

Candidates must be state-licensed Optometrists with strong clinical and leadership skills. An entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to providing high-level patient care are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipStaff CoachingComprehensive Eye ExamsMedical Treatment Of Eye DiseasesClinical SkillsPeople Management

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 180 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.5 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 2,038 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$111k–$182kOptometry median $165k (middle half $156k–$169k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$137k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Washington50 active2,037 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings633 in the last 30 days404 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Visionworkssilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index180 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,038 Optometry listings), 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 ~$147k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Optometrist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$165k
12
$165k-180k
6
$180k-195k
4
$195k-210k
1
$222k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
CME allowance
61% this job
Loan repayment
48%
Relocation assistance
4%

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

Vision To Learn · Prince George's County, Maryland

$100/hr
#3

Optometrist

$85-$95/hr
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,038 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

BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Basic Life Insurance
Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Optional Employee Life Insurance
Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance (Full Time)
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance (Full Time)
401(k) Retirement Plan

Living in Bellevue

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.23M≈ 11.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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