Optometrist
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Texas Eye Care Network offers a rare combination of clinical depth and everyday quality of life — an established, high-volume practice where you can see a wide range of patients and develop real expertise across the full scope of optometry.
You'll join a collaborative team backed by 14–16 support techs and some of the most advanced diagnostic technology available in an outpatient setting. Whether you're a new graduate looking for a strong launchpad or an experienced OD ready to hit the ground running, this opportunity is built to support your growth.
Position Highlights
- Employed position with Texas Eye Care Network
- Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Daily patient volume: 20–60 patients
- Strong clinical support team of 14–16 technicians
- Call required
- Access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technology including Optos, OCT, Zeiss and Olleyes Visual Fields, iTrace, Pentacam, Corneal Topography, Specular Microscopy, and LDD Crosslinking
- Teaching opportunities available
- New graduates and experienced optometrists welcome
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree required
- Comfortable managing post-operative patients
- Proficient in refractions
- New graduates and experienced candidates considered
Why Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi delivers a coastal lifestyle that's hard to match — mild winters, Gulf breezes, and easy access to beaches, boating, and waterfront dining year-round. The cost of living is low compared to most Texas metros, and the community is family-friendly with solid schools and a relaxed pace of life. When you're ready to get out of town, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston are all within driving distance, giving you the best of both worlds.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive optometric care to a high volume of patients in an outpatient setting. Utilize advanced diagnostic technology to manage a wide range of clinical cases and post-operative patients.
Requirements
A Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree is required. Candidates must be proficient in refractions and comfortable managing post-operative patients.
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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