Optometrist - Mount Vernon
Listed compensation
$135k-$200k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Description
Northwest Eye Surgeons is a well-established, multi-location ophthalmology group delivering advanced medical and surgical eye care across the Pacific Northwest. We’re known for clinical excellence, fellowship-trained surgeons, and a collaborative MD/OD culture.
We’re seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our Washington team in a high-level medical optometry and surgical co-management role.
We encourage you to explore our careers website to learn more about who we are, our culture, our physician leadership, and the communities we serve. You'll also find additional information about our locations and what it's like to build your career with Sight Partners. Click below to learn more.
Sight Partners Careers.
You’ll provide comprehensive medical eye care with an emphasis on cataract and glaucoma co-management, working closely with ophthalmologists from diagnosis through post-op care. This is an ideal position for optometrists who enjoy complex care in a team-based environment.
- Earn up to $200,000 with a strong production model
- Practice full-scope medical optometry in a surgical setting
- Work alongside subspecialty-trained ophthalmologists
- Modern clinics with advanced diagnostic technology
- Excellent support staff, so you can focus on patient care
- Ongoing CE, training, and professional growth
- Live in one of Washington’s most scenic, desirable regions
- What You’ll Do
- Perform comprehensive medical eye exams
- Provide pre- and post-op cataract and glaucoma care
- Co-manage patients in a collaborative MD/OD model
- Educate patients on diagnoses and treatment plans
- Document efficiently in EMR
- Participate in CE and ongoing training
Requirements
- Education
- OD degree from an accredited program
- Washington license (or ability to obtain)
- Interest or experience in medical optometry and co-management
- Strong communicator with a patient-first mindset
- Team-oriented and clinically driven
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
EEO Statement
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will provide comprehensive medical eye care, focusing on cataract and glaucoma co-management in collaboration with ophthalmologists. Responsibilities include performing medical eye exams, educating patients on treatment plans, and maintaining efficient EMR documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 85% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$168k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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