Optometrist - $50,000 Sign On Bonus - FQHC - Rutland, VT
Listed compensation
$220k-$350k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Community Health
Community Health is a nationally recognized primary health care network providing multi-disciplinary care to the communities of central Vermont. Our services cover all primary care specialties and are delivered to multiple sites throughout central Vermont. Community Health structures a team-oriented and collaborative work environment. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Community Health is committed to caring for every person and every family.
Position Summary
The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, diagnosing vision conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, and ensuring patients’ eye health. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and up-to-date knowledge of optometric practices.
Knowledge, Education & Skill Requirements
- Conduct thorough eye exams to assess vision and detect ocular diseases or abnormalities.
- Diagnose and treat common eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
- Prescribe corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses) and offer recommendations on proper use and maintenance.
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery or treatments.
- Manage and monitor patients with chronic eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and lifestyle choices to maintain optimal vision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using [EMR system].
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists and primary care physicians, to coordinate patient care.
- Stay informed on new advancements in optometry and implement best practices.
- Handle patient inquiries regarding insurance and billing for eye exams and vision correction products.
How We Support You
- Competitive salary - commensurate with experience
- Production based bonus incentives/ salary potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Retirement plan with employer match & contribution
- Generous vacation time
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- $50,000 Sign On Bonus
- Up to $10k in relocation expenses
- CME 1 week plus $6,000 expense allowance
- Educational loan repayment
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist is responsible for conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing vision conditions, and managing chronic eye health issues. They will also prescribe corrective lenses and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have up-to-date knowledge of optometric practices and excellent communication skills. They must be capable of performing thorough eye exams and managing patient records within an EMR system.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 8 active listings.
Of the 40 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$285k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $291k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Rutland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $318k≈ 1.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,513/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
About Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region
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