Optometrist

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas City Clinic - Overland Park, KS 66209 Why VTV: At Vance Thompson Vision, we take pride in being global leaders in vision correction, driven by our commitment to groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and exceptional patient care. With a reputation for setting the standard of excellence in our field, we continue to transform lives through better vision. We believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. We specialize in all forms of vision surgery and treatment with a specialized focus on laser vision correction, refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and facial aesthetic services. Vance Thompson Vision proudly serves patients throughout the country. We are passionate about providing a customer service experience second to none and offering our patients the most advanced eye surgery and vision correction options available today. Be part of something greater—join us and discover what it means to create a world-class culture while making a meaningful impact. Our core values that provide our foundation: Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch. Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment. Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results. Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area. Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness. Job Opportunity: We are growing and we are looking for an O

  • ptometrist in Kansas City to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for an o
  • ptometrist to learn and gain a medical skill set by working directly with an ophthalmologist. We believe in an integrated approach in which o
  • ptometrists and ophthalmologists work together to deliver the best eye care for patients. You Have: A Doctorate of O
  • ptometry Successfully completed an ophthalmic residency Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will work in an integrated approach with ophthalmologists to deliver high-quality eye care. They will focus on vision surgery and treatment, including laser correction and glaucoma management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Optometry. Completion of an ophthalmic residency is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at VANCE THOMPSON VISION CLINIC PROF L a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,755 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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<$165k
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$165k-180k
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$183k
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$195k-210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
87%
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160K - $200K
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

Living in Overland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L

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Sioux Falls, SD
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Work directly with ophthalmologists
Learn medical skill set
Integrated approach to eye care