Per Diem Optometrist - Tucson, AZ
Compensation
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Nationwide Vision is currently looking for Optometrists to practice per diem at our offices in the Tucson area. Flexible Days! At Nationwide Vision, our optometrists focus on maintaining the health and development of our patient’s eyes.
Nationwide Vision is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), a leading network of integrated ophthalmology and optometry providers serving patients across the entire vision care continuum.
Our team of highly skilled optometrists, opticians, and technicians focus on maintaining the health and development of our patients’ eyes by providing medically focused and clinically integrated eye care services.
What We Offer
An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence. A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board. Investments in new equipment and infrastructure that allows you to apply your expertise and retain clinical autonomy.
Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge. A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care. An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.
Medical malpractice insurance 401k We encourage you to apply today and join our team! You can apply online or contact Senior Physician Recruiter, Paige Kirkley directly at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will focus on maintaining the health and development of patients' eyes by providing medically focused and clinically integrated eye care services. They will work within an established network to provide efficient, patient-centered care using the latest technology.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified optometrist capable of practicing in a clinical setting. They should be comfortable working in a doctor-led environment with a focus on clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $164k (middle half $145k–$167k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Arizona | 85 active | 1,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Tucson
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $320k
- Typical market rent
- $1,428/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.9
- State income tax
- Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.