Optometrist
Listed compensation
$143K
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Full-Time Optometrist - Las Vegas
Join a patient-first practice serving a diverse population, including active-duty military families, children, and retirees. We prioritize collaboration, thoughtful scheduling, and giving providers the time needed to deliver exceptional care. We are seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our team.
Our schedule is three to five days per week, offering consistency and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing comprehensive vision exams and providing contact lens fittings. Our clinic is located inside Nellis Air Force Base. No base access is required to apply. Access will be arranged upon hire.
What You’ll Find Here
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Wide-ranging patient demographics
Strong emphasis on quality care over volume
How to Apply
Email Admin@Optometry-Care.com. Include your resume/CV.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive vision exams and provide contact lens fittings for a diverse patient population. Deliver high-quality, patient-first care within a collaborative clinic environment.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified Optometrist comfortable with comprehensive exams and contact lens fittings. Ability to work three to five days per week at the Nellis Air Force Base location is required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at ELEVATED EYECARE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,773 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 80% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Optometrist Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution21 jobs · 7 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 7 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Optometrist
Vision to Learn · Newark, New Jersey
Optometrist - Ophthalmology
Providence · Torrance, California
Optometrist - Venice, FL
From $200kOptometrist
From $200kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.
Living in Las Vegas
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $403k≈ 2.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,712/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- State income tax
- None
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.