Medical Optometrist
Listed compensation
$156k-$182k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Hodges Eye and Surgical, a partner of NVISION Eye Centers, is a well-established, patient-centered ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to the Southern Arizona community.
Known for its commitment to clinical excellence and personalized care, Hodges Eye and Surgical offers a full spectrum of services focused on long-term vision health.
Through its partnership with NVISION, the practice blends the familiarity and continuity of a trusted local group with the advanced technology, resources, and operational support of a leading national ophthalmology platform—allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, high-quality environment.
This role plays an important part in advancing that mission by prioritizing exceptional patient care, providing general ophthalmology services, and educating patients on cataract surgery and lifestyle lens options to support long-term vision health.
Compensation: $600 - $700 per day with bonus opportunities available. $5000 signing bonus!
Responsibilities
Leads all clinical aspects of ensuring the best patient care for all general ophthalmology, cataract, refractive and glaucoma patients.
Interacts with center and surgeon to ensure full communication between the surgeon and the staff in areas of surgical protocol, patient management and medication schedule.
Performs pre and post- operative care including patient education, refractions and medical management for patients at center and assists doctors with pre and post-operative care when complications arise.
- Follows-up with co-managing/referring doctors regarding patient status and results.
- Interest in performing Light Adjustable Lenses highly preferred
Qualifications
- Licensed Optometrist in the state of Arizona
- Cataract experience preferred
- Desire to be an integral part in providing an exceptional patient experience
- Bilingual Preferred- Spanish/English
- Location Highlights: Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and relaxed desert living in Southern Arizona. Surrounded by mountain ranges and home to Saguaro National Park, Tucson is known for its year-round outdoor recreation, stunning sunsets, and mild winters.
The city features a vibrant arts and culinary scene, a strong academic and medical presence anchored by the University of Arizona, and a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere.
With a lower cost of living than many major Southwest metros, abundant sunshine, and easy access to hiking, biking, and golf, Tucson is an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional opportunity and an exceptional quality of life.
- Please email your CV directly to: danyl.phillips@nvisioncenters.com
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 43 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$169k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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