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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Optometrist - Kitty Hawk, NC

OptometristNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Optometrist – Kitty Hawk, NC

Albemarle Eye Center | US Eye

Albemarle Eye Center is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our team in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist to practice in a collaborative, fully integrated eye care environment while serving patients throughout the Outer Banks.

The Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care while working closely with ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals. Providers are supported by experienced clinical teams, advanced diagnostic technology, and an established referral network.

Position Highlights

  • Join an established, fast-paced optometric practice
  • Busy ODs typically see 25–30+ patients per day
  • Dedicated team of work-up technicians and diagnostic support
  • Vertically Integrated OD/MD Practice Model
  • Access to ophthalmology and subspecialty care
  • Highly incentivized compensation plan, with mature practices yielding $200,000+ in total compensation with sign on bonus available
  • Competitive guaranteed base salary during the initial period
  • 4 weeks of vacation, 7 paid holidays
  • 5 paid Continuing Education days
  • Minimal call responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
  • Eligible for or currently holds a North Carolina optometry license
  • Interest in medical optometry and collaborative patient care

Benefits

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education
  • Professional Licensure
  • Employee Discounts

About Albemarle Eye Center

Albemarle Eye Center is a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care serving patients throughout northeastern North Carolina. The practice provides a broad range of ophthalmology and optometry services with a focus on exceptional patient care, advanced technology, and personalized treatment.

As part of US Eye, Albemarle Eye Center is connected to a growing network of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialized eye care professionals throughout the region.

Life in the Outer Banks

Kitty Hawk is located in the heart of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, offering an exceptional coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, water sports, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation.

The Outer Banks combines a relaxed beach-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community and easy access to restaurants, local shops, parks, and recreational activities. From sunrise walks along the Atlantic Ocean to exploring the area’s historic landmarks and coastal communities, the Outer Banks offers an outstanding quality of life for those looking to live and work near the coast.

Kitty Hawk also provides convenient access to neighboring communities including Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Southern Shores, and Duck, making it easy to enjoy everything the Outer Banks has to offer.

About US Eye

US Eye is a physician-led, patient-focused network of eye care practices committed to delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology and provider expertise.

The network includes more than 60 clinics and 5 surgery centers, with 115 providers and more than 1,000 team members across Florida, the Carolinas, and Virginia. US Eye brings together ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialized eye care professionals across a growing multi-specialty organization.

Contact

  • For more information or to submit a CV, please contact:
  • Jennifer Merritt
  • Provider Talent Acquisition Coordinator
  • 941-224-6890
  • Jennifer.Merritt@useye.com [Jennifer.Merritt@useye.com]

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care services while collaborating with ophthalmologists and clinical teams. They are responsible for managing a high volume of patients and utilizing advanced diagnostic technology to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supportCollaborative careOphthalmology coordination

Optometry Career Context

US Eye holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 8 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 74% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,782 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Kitty Hawk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$604k
Median resident rent
$1,309/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About US Eye

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education
Professional Licensure
Employee Discounts
4 weeks vacation