Optometrist (Cascade Eye & Skin Centers) - South Sound, Pu
Listed compensation
from $100,000
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Job Description
Cascade Eye & Skin Centers is seeking a part-time or full-time optometrist to join its growing team in South Sound, Puyallup, University Place, and Gig Harbor, Washington.
Established in 1991, Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C. is a unique group practice of over 40 medical professionals, offering a comprehensive mix of ophthalmology, dermatology, and aesthetic services and products. Our Ophthalmology team consists of comprehensive ophthalmologists, glaucoma, cornea and retinal specialists, oculo-plastics and optometrists.
As the largest practice of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, Cascade serves a market area of over 1 million people from our six office locations in Pierce, Thurston and King County. Our surgeons perform over 2,000 procedures annually in our physician-owned, fully accredited, two-room ASC.
Our experienced management team and medical support staff work together with our providers to deliver premier quality care to residents of the South Puget Sound region, and beyond.
About the South Puget Sound Region
Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C. is headquartered in University Place, just south of Tacoma, WA. Nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier, Tacoma is located between two of America’s trendiest cities: Portland and Seattle.
Many people are surprised to learn that Tacoma is not only as equally-trendy and exciting a destination to call home as its better-known neighbors, but it also boasts affordable cost-of-living, beautiful year-round weather, and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities making it one of the best places to live and work.
Why Join Us?
- MD/OD Practices
- Highly regarded practice and providers
- No nights or weekends
- 4 day work week
- 20+ patients per day
- Dedicate Eye technicians
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Large established patient base
What You'll Do
- Routine eye exams and medical based optometry
- Diagnose and treat refractive disorders
Diagnose and Treat Ocular Disorders
- Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures
- Identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye
- Partner with Ophthalmologists and other specialists to provide appropriate care for patients
- Co-management of post operative patients
- Contact lens fittings
- Optical showroom
You’ll Enjoy a Range of Benefits, Including
Competitive salary with production bonus schedule designed to reward excellent performance (from $100,000.00 per year plus bonus)
4-day work week for all providers
Full health insurance coverage for the employee. Also includes dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement program with employer matching.
- CME allowance.
- Paid-time off and generous schedule of paid holidays
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.), residency preferred
- State professional license
- Valid driver’s license
- TPA certified
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
Schedule: 4 day work week, 8 hour days
Work Location: Possibility to work in two of our six clinics
Special Notice
This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.
The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role.
It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support
VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals.
The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals.
VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will perform routine eye exams, diagnose and treat ocular disorders, and manage diseases of the visual system. They will also partner with ophthalmologists to provide co-management for post-operative patients and oversee contact lens fittings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) and possess a valid state professional license. TPA certification and a valid driver's license are also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (Cascade Eye & Skin Centers) - South Sound, Puyallup, University Place, and Gig Harbor, WA at VSP Vision a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,991 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Optometry Career Context
VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 80 active listings.
Of the 49 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,991 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $165k (middle half $156k–$198k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Washington | 51 active | 2,015 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 43% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 603 in the last 30 days | 401 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| VSP Vision | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index80 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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