Optometrist
Listed compensation
$160K - $220K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
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Community Health
Community Health is a nationally recognized primary health care network providing multi-disciplinary care to the communities of central Vermont. Our services cover all primary care specialties and are delivered to multiple sites throughout central Vermont. Community Health structures a team-oriented and collaborative work environment. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Community Health is committed to caring for every person and every family.
Position Summary
The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing vision conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, and ensuring patients’ eye health. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and up-to-date knowledge of optometric practices.
Knowledge, Education & Skill Requirements
- Conduct thorough eye exams to assess vision and detect ocular diseases or abnormalities.
- Diagnose and treat common eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
- Prescribe corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses) and offer recommendations on proper use and maintenance.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery or treatments.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and lifestyle choices to maintain optimal vision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using [EMR system].
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists and primary care physicians, to coordinate patient care.
- Stay informed on new advancements in optometry and implement best practices.
- Handle patient inquiries regarding insurance and billing for eye exams and vision correction products.
How We Support You
- Competitive salary - commensurate with experience
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Generous vacation/CME time
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Up to $10k in relocation expenses
- CME 1 week plus $6,000 expense allowance
- Educational loan repayment
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist provides comprehensive eye care, including diagnosing vision conditions and prescribing corrective lenses. They are also responsible for managing chronic ocular diseases and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to conduct thorough eye exams and treat common vision conditions. Proficiency in using EMR systems and a commitment to staying current with optometric advancements are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,773 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 8 active listings.
Of the 40 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 85% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$190k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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$130-$140/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.
Living in Rutland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $318k≈ 2.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,513/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
About Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
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