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Corpus Christi, Texas

Optometrist

OptometristIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Post-operative Patient ManagementPatient Care

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.

Top Optometrist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 14 employers

10
<$165k
7
$165k-190k
5
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
1
$244k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
9% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Providence · Torrance, California

$74.17-$117.1/hr
#2

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#3

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

$159k–$222k
#4

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,424/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Deferred Compensation
Relocation Assistance