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Riverside Health System
Gloucester, Virginia

Optometrist - for Riverside HREA- Gloucester, Virginia

OptometristIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150K - $188K

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Job Description

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.

Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Hiring Range: $150,000.00– $188,000.00 Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance Riverside Medical Group is actively seeking a Full-Time Optometrist to join our growing team at Riverside Hampton Roads Eye Associates in beautiful Gloucester, Virginia.

Join Our Visionary Team at Riverside Hampton Roads Eye Associates – Gloucester, VA As we expand our specialty network, we’re looking for passionate optometrists who are committed to delivering exceptional eye care.

At Riverside, we believe in providing the right care at the right time—enhancing lives through expert, compassionate service.

Why Join Us? Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside board-certified ophthalmologists, optometrists, and skilled technicians. Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize the latest procedures and treatments to address even the most complex eye conditions.

The Riverside Care Difference: A culture rooted in quality, safety, and service excellence.

Our Areas of Expertise Include: Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Blocked Tear Ducts Conjunctivitis Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eyelid Spasms Glaucoma Management Low Vision & Severely Reduced Vision Care Vision Abnormalities Refractive Surgery & Pediatric Eye Care Who We Are: Our Provider Compact Our Mission: To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.

Our Guiding Principles: Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together Our Compact: We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality We listen with empathy and communicate constructively We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners Learn More Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career: Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -riversideonline.com Qualifications: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree Current DEA License Commitment to high professional and clinical standards Company Overview Why Join Riverside?

Riverside Health System is a trusted community partner, known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Learn more about Riverside Medical Group: For more information visit: riversideonline.com Company Benefit Overview Riverside is well known and respected for taking exceptional care of the medical needs of the communities we serve – and our health system takes excellent care of our providers.

We take our commitment to our team members seriously, so you’ll find unique benefits that keep our providers engaged and fulfilled. Innovative Benefits for Improved Well-being- Safe Haven VITAL WorkLife, Riverside provides access to a support system when challenges arise.

Completely confidential, these support services help address burnout, career fatigue and mental health considerations, including: Behavioral health and counseling Clinician Peer Coaching Program Legal and financial consultations VITAL WorkLife app Worklife Concierge services Support via phone – 24/7 Contact Our Recruitment Team for Questions Peer Coaching Resources Riverside providers become the leaders of tomorrow.

An unshakable commitment to clinical excellence is central to our culture and is made evident in our systems and technology, our emphasis on joy in the workplace, our focus on philanthropy and all we do for the communities we serve.

You’ll be set up for success as you tap into decades of diverse expertise in evidence-based care and helpful employee resources. Come see why Riverside is the perfect setting to grow your career.

Community Overview: riversidehealthsystem.box.com What Brings people to Virginia planetware.com Gloucester: Gloucester’s Guiding Themes Liberty & Freedom - Education- A legacy of Preservation From historical reenactments and public programming to cultural events and art exhibitions, Gloucester's 250th commemoration will be filled with unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

With an emphasis on education, preservation, and community, we will strive to engage all people from all backgrounds to highlight the diverse history and heritage of Gloucester County gloucesterva.gov Riverside Health Established in 1915, Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated health network dedicated to serving the communities of Eastern Virginia.

Riverside’s network of services includes acute care, Riverside Medical Group, lifelong health, academic residency programs and fellowships and community benefit initiatives.

Facilities include four acute-care hospitals with a Level II Trauma Center and NICU, as well as a mental health and recovery hospital with a dedicated psychiatric emergency department.

Additional facilities include a physical rehabilitation hospital, and a critical illness recovery hospital operated in partnership with Select Medical. Riverside is currently expanding its footprint with the construction of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, opening in early 2026.

Riverside Medical Group is one of Virginia’s largest and most diverse multispecialty group practices composed of more than 800 physicians and advanced practice providers in locations throughout the region.

Specialties and services include primary care, internal and family medicine, urgent care, imaging and diagnostics, cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s health and more.

Riverside Lifelong Health encompasses three active senior living communities, four lifelong health and rehabilitation facilities, The Martha W. Goodson Center and At Home services consisting of ChooseHome, in-home private care, home health, palliative care and hospice care.

Riverside’s network of care also includes two medical wellness and fitness centers, comprehensive physical therapy services, the Riverside Foundation and the Riverside College of Health Sciences.

For more information on Riverside Health, visit riversideonline.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and YouTube.

Eastern Virginia The area offers a variety of local attractions, including Virginia’s Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown), the Virginia Beach oceanfront and the Shenandoah Valley, all within driving distance.

You can experience all four seasons, the mountains, the ocean and are only a few hours from our nation’s capital. There are options for rural and urban living, local public schools are some of the best in Virginia and the area is family-friendly, with attractions like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA close by.

At a Glance Five acute care hospitals (Riverside Smithfield Hospital opens January 2026) Three specialty hospitals: Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center, Long-term Acute Care in partnership with Select Medical and Rehabilitation in partnership with Select Medical A coverage area of 8,000 square miles in eastern Virginia More than 9,500 team members More than 800 clinical providers Over 110 Riverside Medical Group offices M.D. Express Urgent Care Three Active Senior Living Communities Four Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation locations At Home Services – ChooseHome, In-Home Private Care, Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice Care The Martha W. Goodson Center Physical Therapy and Medical Wellness & Fitness Centers Awards The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade A – Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition – Riverside Health Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Nation’s Top Medical Training Facilities – Riverside Simulation Training Lab 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes List – Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, Sanders and Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield 2024 Newsweek 150 Best Spine Surgeons in the U.S. – Dean Borissov Kostov, M.D. & William H. McAllister IV, M.D. 2024 List of Great Community Hospitals – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Certified Age-Friendly Hospital – Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.

Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional eye care as part of a multidisciplinary team, treating conditions ranging from glaucoma to pediatric eye issues. Collaborate with ophthalmologists and technicians to deliver compassionate, high-quality clinical service to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and a current DEA license. A commitment to high professional and clinical standards is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diabetic Retinopathy TreatmentLow Vision CareDry Eye Syndrome TreatmentPatient Communication

Optometry Career Context

In Virginia, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$158k (28 salary observations; 122 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (720 salary observations; 4,165 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$169k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Gloucester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k≈ 2.5× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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About Riverside Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Newport News, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
VITAL WorkLife Support Program