Optometrist
Compensation
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Job Description
Join Kansas City’s leading eye care team! At Discover Vision Centers, we believe teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence are the foundation of delivering exceptional patient care. We’re currently seeking a Full-Time Optometrist to join our established, multispecialty eye care team in the Kansas City area.
This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment alongside experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists while providing exceptional care to our patients.
Why Join Discover Vision Centers?
We invest in our people. Founded in 1973, Discover Vision Centers has grown into a leading provider of comprehensive eye care throughout the Kansas City area.
With eight practice locations, three ambulatory surgery centers, and one laser vision correction center, we provide routine, medical, and surgical eye care to patients throughout Kansas and Missouri. Our optometrists benefit from an established patient base, advanced technology, and a strong clinical support team.
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced provider, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while working in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to clinical excellence and outstanding patient experiences.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an optometrist in Kansas and Missouri
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multispecialty environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in eye care
- New graduates and experienced optometrists are encouraged to apply
Benefits
We value work-life balance and want our providers to thrive both personally and professionally. Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Established patient base and strong clinical support
- Access to advanced diagnostic technology and resources
- Collaborative, physician-led practice environment
Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
If you are passionate about providing exceptional eye care, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are looking for a rewarding, long-term career opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join Discover Vision Centers and become part of a respected team of eye care professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding patient experiences and shaping the future of vision care in Kansas City.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive routine, medical, and surgical eye care to patients within a multispecialty environment. Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other optometrists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$175k)209 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Kansas | 28 active | 2,067 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 660 in the last 30 days | 398 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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