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MedElite Group
Bennington, Vermont

Optometrist

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40–$45/patient

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Optometrist
  • Location: Bennington, VT
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient

About Swift Optometry

Swift Optometry is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. We bring expert optometric care directly to the bedside, offering personalized and convenient solutions that prioritize resident well-being.

Our skilled optometrists provide a wide range of services, from comprehensive eye exams and ocular disease management to vision correction and education, all while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.

Partnering with MedElite Healthcare Management Group, we ensure a seamless and integrated approach to healthcare, empowering seniors to live their lives to the fullest with clear, comfortable vision and the support they need to maintain their independence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and compassionate Optometrist to join our team. As an Optometrist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients in long-term care facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine, comprehensive exams for glasses and contacts
  • Perform dilated exams
  • Provide diabetic evaluations
  • Treatment of infection and injury
  • Repair and equip patients with eyeglasses
  • Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease
  • Comfortable working with the geriatric population

Requirements

OD license

DEA License

Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per patient
  • Health Insurance Stipend
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric CarePatient Education

Geriatrics Career Context

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Geriatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in optometrist rolesranked against 2,044 Optometrist roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedGeriatrics median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)243 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVermont index 98.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics listings in Vermont5 active8 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Geriatrics listings217 in the last 30 days249 the 30 days before (−13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Geriatrics pay trend+12.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,044 Optometrist roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$155k
4
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
1
$196k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#2

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

VSP Vision · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140k-$200k
#3

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
#4

Optometrist

$63-$85/hr
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Optometrist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,044 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance Stipend
Paid Time Off
Malpractice Insurance

Living in Bennington

Typical market rent
$1,333/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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