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Mount Vernon, Washington

Optometrist - Mount Vernon

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$200k

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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.

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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

Cataract co-managementPre-operative carePost-operative carePatient educationTeam-based careCommunication

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.

Top Optometrist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 5 employers

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<$190k
4
$190k-225k
0
$225k-260k
10
$291k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution17 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Optometrist (OD) - Hickory, NCContract

CLFC Healthcare and Communications · Hickory, North Carolina

$130-$140/hr
#2

Optometrist (OD) - Charlotte, NCContract

CLFC Healthcare and Communications · Charlotte, North Carolina

$130-$140/hr
#3

Optometrist (OD) - Greenville, NC

$130-$140/hr
#4

Optometrist (OD) - Goldsboro, NC

$130-$140/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,782 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Vernon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,345/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sight Partners Physicians

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Arlington, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Ongoing CE and Training