Optometrist (Barry Huse, OD & Associates, P.S.) - Tacoma, WA
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Job Description
Barry Huse, OD & Associates, P.S. in Tacoma, WA, is seeking an Optometrist to join the team following the upcoming retirement of one of its providers, planned for September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a well-established, community-centered practice and continue delivering high-quality, personalized eye care to a diverse patient base.
Why join us? Barry Huse, OD & Associates, P.S. is a well-established practice in Tacoma, WA, that has served the community since 2001 with a mission to inspire lifelong vision wellness through innovative, customized eye care and patient education.
The practice offers a wide range of services, including myopia management, scleral lenses, dry eye management with IPL/PLLT, advanced lens designs, primary care optometry, disease management, refraction, and contact lens fitting.
Following a 2022 remodel, the exam suite features Marco equipment and in-house diagnostic technology, including OCT, pachymetry, visual field testing, and axial length measurement, helping providers deliver comprehensive care without referring patients out.
Located in an urban area near the mall, the practice serves a diverse patient population, with approximately 15 patients seen per doctor each day and typically two doctors working daily.
This creates a dynamic, meaningful environment for an empathetic Optometrist who values relationship-based care, embraces new technology, and is eager to make a lasting impact in a supportive, community-centered practice.
What you'll do: As an Optometrist, you’ll provide comprehensive primary care optometry in a dynamic practice setting, including disease management, refractions, contact lens fittings, and routine and specialized eye care for patients across life stages.
Using advanced diagnostic technology and collaborating closely with opticians, technicians, and administrative staff, you’ll deliver precise, personalized care and create a seamless, compassionate patient experience. This full-time role offers three to four days per week, totaling 40 hours.
Who you are: You’re a kind, empathetic provider who makes patients feel valued, understood, and confident in their care. With a passion for improving vision health, you’re comfortable caring for a diverse patient base with a wide range of visual needs, life stages, and treatment goals.
You’re also eager to stay current with advancements in optometry, embrace new technology, and contribute to process improvements that enhance the patient experience and support the practice’s continued growth.
You’ll bring a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills as you partner with opticians, technicians, and administrative staff to support a positive team environment and deliver meaningful care to the Tacoma community.
Why you'll love Tacoma: Living in Tacoma, WA, offers the perfect blend of Pacific Northwest beauty, urban energy, and welcoming community charm.
Nestled along Commencement Bay with views of Mount Rainier, Tacoma provides endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, from strolling the Ruston Way waterfront and exploring Point Defiance Park to kayaking, hiking, and taking in scenic views across the South Puget Sound.
The city is also known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, with museums, galleries, local restaurants, and community events that bring residents together year-round.
With access to parks, schools, shopping, dining, and nearby recreation throughout Pierce County, Tacoma offers a well-rounded lifestyle for those looking to grow personally and professionally while enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including: Medical insurance Dental insurance Money Market deposit matching Paid time off Sick leave Glasses and contacts at cost for immediate family Minimum Qualifications: Licensed Optometrist in Washington Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies.
VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.
The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role.
It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals.
The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals.
VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care optometry, including disease management, refractions, and specialized eye care for a diverse patient base. Collaborate with opticians and technicians using advanced diagnostic technology to deliver personalized patient experiences.
Requirements
Must be a Licensed Optometrist in the state of Washington. Candidates should be empathetic providers comfortable with new technology and committed to relationship-based community care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (Barry Huse, OD & Associates, P.S.) - Tacoma, WA at VSP Vision a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,901 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 73 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% 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 Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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