Optometrist
Listed compensation
$128k-$149k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- ptometry should look like. Think less burnout, more balance. Less micromanagement, more autonomy. Less routine, more purpose! At our practice, you’re more than an o
- ptometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first. What you’ll find here: Supportive, collaborative cultureAdvanced technology for excellent patient careFlexible schedules for better work-life balance
- Leadership and growth opportunitiesA genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your successThrive personally and professionally with a team that values what matters most. Rewarding compensation
- Competitive salary with bonus potential (not tied to sales)Sign-on bonus options or student loan repayment support for select locationsLicense reimbursement and malpractice insurance included
- Continuing education hours provided annually through our all-expense-paid CE SymposiumA Smarter Way to WorkNo on-call shifts. No late nights. EverFlexible schedules designed around your life and prioritiesGenerous paid time off, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and paid parental leaveComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits with employer matchTravel reimbursement that meets policy guidelinesFreedom to Lead, Room to GrowPractice with clinical autonomy, supported by a collaborative teamStep into leadership roles, or develop into them—we’ll back your vision every step of the wayJob DescriptionYou’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care. Here’s what you can expect: Deliver warm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatmentEducate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
- Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first cultureFreedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular diseaseOpportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertiseQualifications
- ptometry in the state where you’ll practiceAdditional InformationFor more information, please visit the website.
Salary Range: $493.00 - $574.00 per day
Compensation: USD 493.00 - USD 574.00 - daily
Key Responsibilities
Deliver full-scope primary eye care through expert exams and personalized treatment. Educate patients on eye health and prevention while fostering a positive, patient-first culture.
Requirements
Must be licensed or eligible to practice Optometry in the state of practice. Requires the ability to provide high-quality clinical care and lead with compassion.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at National Vision a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Optometry Career Context
National Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 89 active listings.
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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