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NVISION Eye Centers
Murrieta, California

Medical Optometrist

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$143k-$156k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

NVISION Eye Centers is seeking an exceptional ophthalmologist to join our established practice in Murrieta, California. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a strong clinical foundation while building a thriving practice in one of Southern California’s fastest-growing communities.

Backed by NVISION’s trusted brand, experienced leadership, advanced technology, and comprehensive operational support, you’ll have the resources to focus on delivering outstanding patient care while continuing to grow your volume and earning potential. The Murrieta market offers tremendous long-term opportunity, an attractive Southern California lifestyle, and the ability to build a rewarding career with a respected leader in eye care.

Compensation: $550 - $600 per day with bonus opportunities available.

Responsibilities

Leads all clinical aspects of ensuring the best patient care for all general ophthalmology, cataract, refractive and glaucoma patients.

Interacts with center and surgeon to ensure full communication between the surgeon and the staff in areas of surgical protocol, patient management and medication schedule.

Performs pre and post- operative care including patient education, refractions and medical management for patients at center and assists doctors with pre and post-operative care when complications arise.

  • Follows-up with co-managing/referring doctors regarding patient status and results.
  • Interest in performing Light Adjustable Lenses highly preferred

Qualifications

  • Licensed Optometrist in the state of California
  • Cataract experience preferred
  • Desire to be an integral part in providing an exceptional patient experience
  • Bilingual Preferred- Spanish/English
  • Location Highlights: Murrietta, CA

Located in the heart of Southern California’s beautiful Temecula Valley, Murrieta offers an ideal blend of relaxed suburban living and easy access to everything the region has to offer.

Known for its highly rated schools, welcoming neighborhoods, scenic trails, and year-round sunshine, it’s a wonderful place to put down roots.

Residents enjoy being minutes from Temecula Wine Country, charming Old Town Temecula, golf, hiking, and weekend getaways to San Diego, Orange County, the mountains, or the beach—all with more space and value than many neighboring Southern California communities.

  • Please email your CV directly to: danyl.phillips@nvisioncenters.com
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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cataract surgeryRefractive surgeryGlaucoma managementPre-operative careClinical communication

Optometry Career Context

Of the 46 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 10 employers

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<$180k
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$196k
2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
73%
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,901 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Murrieta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$603k
Typical market rent
$2,672/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.