Medical Optometrist
Listed compensation
$130k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Medical Optometrist | Eye Associates of South TX
- Greater San Antonio, TX · Full-time $130,000–$160,000 base salary plus bonuses
Eye Associates of South TX, a partner practice of NVISION Eye Centers, is seeking a Medical Optometrist to care for patients across the greater San Antonio area. This is an opportunity to build a career in medical optometry, manage ocular disease, and work closely with ophthalmologists to coordinate patient care.
About NVISION Eye Centers
NVISION Eye Centers is a physician-led ophthalmology network that supports local practices with clinical technology, operational expertise, and infrastructure. Its partner practices retain their local identity and clinical autonomy.
Responsibilities
Why Join Eye Associates of South TX?
Focus on Medical Optometry
- Evaluate, treat, and monitor patients with ocular disease and help coordinate their ongoing care.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists. Work alongside ophthalmology colleagues on referrals and co-management, with the autonomy to practice at the top of your license
- Serve the greater San Antonio area
- Build relationships with patients and referring providers across the communities you serve
Compensation and Benefits
- $130,000–$160,000 base salary plus bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k), paid time off, and a CME stipend
- Malpractice coverage
Life in Greater San Antonio
From neighborhood restaurants and the River Walk to weekend outings in the Texas Hill Country, the San Antonio area offers a range of places to live and explore. Choose a neighborhood close to the city’s cultural attractions or a surrounding community with more room to spread out.
Qualifications
- What We’re Looking For
- Doctor of Optometry (OD), licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas
- Experience in medical optometry, ocular disease management, and co-management
- Postgraduate training in ocular disease preferred
- A patient-focused clinician who enjoys collaborating with ophthalmologists and clinic staff
- Send your CV or reach out directly to Danyl Phillips, VP of Provider Recruiting, at danyl.phillips@nvisioncenters.com.
- Min
- Max
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 45 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,999 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$160k | Optometry median $158k (middle half $151k–$158k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Texas | 71 active | 2,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 67% no call · 40% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 482 in the last 30 days | 476 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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