Fill-In Optometrist (FocusVision) - Longmont, CO
Compensation
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- Call expectations
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- Weekends
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Job Description
- Vision is seeking a caring O
- ptometrist to provide temporary coverage during an upcoming maternity leave from October through January. This flexible opportunity is a great fit for a doctor who enjoys connecting with patients, stepping into a supportive private practice environment, and helping a trusted Longmont, Colorado practice continue providing the attentive eye care its patients count on.
Why join us?
- Vision has been a trusted part of the Longmont community, known for quality care, personal attention, and a patient experience that feels welcoming from start to finish. With approximately 18 patients per day, the practice offers a steady, manageable pace that gives the doctor time to provide thorough exams, answer questions, and build genuine connections. During this coverage period, you’ll join a collaborative team that values consistency, compassion, and making each patient feel well cared for. Your support will make a meaningful difference by helping patients maintain continuity of care while their regular doctor is away.
- ability.
Who you are
- ptometrist who brings strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and a warm chairside manner to every exam. You’re comfortable joining an established private practice, partnering with the team, and creating a positive experience for patients with a variety of vision and eye health needs. Adaptable, professional, and confident working independently while still being approachable and collaborative, you understand the importance of continuity of care and are committed to helping patients feel the same level of trust, attention, and support they expect from their regular care team. This opportunity is ideal for a doctor looking for flexible, short-term coverage in a welcoming private practice setting, with coverage needed from October through January for approximately one to two days per week; the practice is also open to partial avail
- ability, select fill-in dates, or a schedule that works best for you.
Minimum Qualifications
- ptometry license in Colorado
- ptometrists. 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 O
- ptometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.
- ability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage eye health concerns, and recommend treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with the practice team to ensure continuity of care and a positive patient experience.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Optometry license in Colorado. The candidate should be a dependable, patient-focused professional with strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Fill-In Optometrist (FocusVision) - Longmont, CO at VSP Vision a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,725 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 58 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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