Optometrist - Associate - 202
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Job Description
Vision Health is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our established, patient-focused practice in Tumwater.
This is an opportunity to practice full-scope optometry with exposure to a diverse range of clinical specialties in a well-supported, professionally managed environment.
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The Role
- Full-time position with a consistent, balanced schedule
- Strong mix of primary care and medical optometry
- Established patient base with steady demand
- Modern equipment and efficient clinical workflow
- Experienced, well-trained support staff
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- Clinical Focus & Specialties
- Ocular disease management (glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye)
- Dry eye diagnosis and treatment protocols
- Pre- and post-operative care (cataract and refractive surgery)
- Contact lens fittings, including specialty lenses
- Opportunity to expand into areas of clinical interest
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Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- Continuing education support
- Long-term growth and development opportunities
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The Practice
- Organized, professionally managed environment
- Strong team culture with high staff retention
- Emphasis on quality patient care and clinical autonomy
- Systems in place to support efficiency and consistency
- Ideal Candidate
- Licensed (or eligible) Optometrist in Washington
- Interest in practicing medical optometry and expanding clinical skillset
- Strong communication and patient care approach
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
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Location
Tumwater offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a more relaxed pace than major metro areas, and convenient proximity to Seattle and Tacoma.
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will provide full-scope primary and medical eye care, including ocular disease management and pre- and post-operative surgical care. They will also perform contact lens fittings and manage patient care within an efficient, well-supported clinical environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in the state of Washington. A strong interest in medical optometry and a collaborative, patient-focused mindset are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 74% 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)). 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.
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Living in Tumwater
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $505k
- Typical market rent
- $2,023/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.7
- 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 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.