Optometrist (Eye Center South) - Dothan, AL
Listed compensation
$200k–tal comp beginning salary
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Eye Center South is seeking full-time Optometrists to join our dynamic team. With six locations across Alabama, we provide cutting-edge technology and top-tier patient care to communities throughout the Southeast.
About Eye Center South
Thriving Multi-Specialty Practice – Work alongside a dedicated team offering comprehensive vision care and ophthalmology specialties.
State-of-the-Art Technology – Utilize the latest diagnostic tools, including OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Camera, Meibographer, and more.
Supportive Work Environment – Work efficiently with a dedicated scribe and see an average of 30 patients per day.
- Professional Growth – Expand your skills with mentorship and advanced clinical training opportunities.
- The practice awards its Optometrists with competitive salaries, production bonuses, and benefits, including:
- $200k total comp beginning salary
- 401k
- Malpractice insurance
- Licensing fees
- Credentialing
- Tuition reimbursement bonus
- Relocation assistance & sign-on bonus
- Marketing support to build your practice
About the Opportunity
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams and diagnose ocular conditions
- Prescribe corrective lenses and assist in the treatment of eye diseases
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients
- Educate patients on healthy vision and preventative care
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records using cloud-based software
Whether you are an experienced professional or a new graduate, we welcome you to apply and become a valued part of growing our team! Send your CV to: Tennille Finch (Administrator): 334-793-2211 or tfinch@eyecentersouth.net!!
Minimum Qualifications Include
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
- Valid state license to practice optometry
- Passionate about patient care, adaptable, and eager to grow
- What you'll love about Eye Center South in Dothan, AL:
Thriving Urban Practice with Strong Patient Demand – Serve a diverse patient base in Alabama’s capital city, with a steady flow of patients needing comprehensive and medical eye care.
State-of-the-Art Technology – Utilize the latest diagnostic tools, including OCT, Visual Fields, Fundus Camera, Autorefractor, Meibographer, and more, to provide top-tier optometric care.
Collaborative, Multi-Specialty Team – Work alongside an experienced ophthalmologist and a dedicated support team, ensuring a seamless, team-based approach to patient care.
Diverse Clinical Exposure – Gain experience treating ocular disease, pre- and post-op surgical care, specialty contact lenses, and complex cases, enhancing your clinical skills and career growth.
Flexible Work-Life Balance – Experience a manageable schedule that allows for both professional growth and personal time in a vibrant city.
Big-City Amenities with a Lower Cost of Living – Montgomery offers affordable living, great schools, cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment, with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf Coast.
Career Advancement & Leadership Opportunities – Be part of a growing practice that supports mentorship, continuing education, and leadership development within Eye Center South.
Special Notice
This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.
The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support
VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals.
The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals.
VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.
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.
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Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses. They will also provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and possess a valid state license to practice optometry. The role is open to both experienced professionals and new graduates who are passionate about patient care.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (Eye Center South) - Dothan, AL at VSP Vision a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,905 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 75 active listings.
Of the 41 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,905 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k | Optometry median $160k (middle half $150k–$175k)224 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$225k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Alabama | 28 active | 1,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 49% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| VSP Vision | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index75 active listings |
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