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Visionworks
Queen Creek, Arizona

Optometrist

Optometrist 8.2 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$170k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Sowash Optometry Group

  • Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of their patients each year.
  • Queen Creek, AZ - Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Pay: $130,000 - $170,000 per year

Negotiable

**Applicable salary ranges 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 incentives, bonuses and/or commissions dependent on the role.

Opportunity

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! Sowash Optometry Group is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast-growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great, and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.

Why Us?

Sowash Optometry Group is a family-owned optometry practice that started in 2000 in Denver, Colorado. We are a doctor-owned, patient-centric group that provides convenient, caring and personalized eye care to our patients inside of Visionworks.

As an employee of The Practice, you can enjoy the benefits of practicing without the hassle of running the business. We handle all of the insurance filing, credentialing, staff hiring, and training, without on-call or after-hours work.

At Sowash Optometry Group, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly. OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. Visionworks does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance.

  • We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Competitive base pay
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance & Dental
  • Continuing education stipend
  • And other perks

What You'll Do

As part of Sowash Optometry Group, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, 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.

We're Seeking

Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patient 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.

If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply

Thank you for your time,

Cassandra Blackwell

OD Recruiter cassandra.blackwell@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 optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations and recommend vision-enhancing solutions for patients of all ages. They will also manage eye emergencies and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified optometrists with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. A dedication to patient care and an entrepreneurial spirit are required to help grow the practice.

Key Skills

Clinical examinationsContact lens fittingPatient communicationClinical skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 2,008 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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, 78% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.2 / 10 · top 5% in optometryranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$130k–$170kOptometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$175k)231 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Arizona87 active2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 34% 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 (2,008 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Continuing education stipend

Living in Queen Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$505k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,229/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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