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Visionworks
Greensboro, North Carolina

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$86.84-$100.48/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

NC Doctors of Optometry

Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of their patients each year.

Greensboro, NC - Full-time/Part-time and/or Float Optometrist

Pay: $86.84 to $100.48 an hour

Negotible

  • Up to 20k in sign-on incentives for FT
  • Relocation package available up to 10K
  • Tuition Assistance

Opportunity

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! NC Doctors of Optometry is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast-growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great, and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.

Why Us?

NC Doctors of Optometry is a leading eye care company serving North Carolina. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — ie. insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work.

At NC Doctors of Optometry, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly.

OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. NC Doctors of Optometry does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package:

  • Guaranteed base pay with daily bonuses
  • Health Insurance & Dental Plans
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401k
  • Malpractice
  • Yearly NC License
  • NC State Society dues
  • Paid Vacation
  • And more perks

What You'll Do

As part of NC Doctors of Optometry, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.

We're Seeking

Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patient care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.

If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply

Thank you for your time,

Cassandra Blackwell

OD Recruiter cblackwell@visionworks.com

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.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations and recommend vision-enhancing solutions for patients of all ages. They will also manage eye emergencies and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Optometrists with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. A strong commitment to patient care and an entrepreneurial spirit are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Contact lens fittingClinical skillsCommunication skillsEye emergency management

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 171 active listings.

Of the 43 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$195k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $207k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

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<$180k
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$196k
1
$200k
2
$220k-240k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#2

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

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

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

$140k-$200k
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,903 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Greensboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Greensboro-High Point, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Visionworks

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base pay with daily bonuses
Health Insurance & Dental Plans
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401k
Malpractice
Yearly NC License
NC State Society dues
Paid Vacation