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Bluffton, South Carolina

Optometrist - Bluffton's / Lady's Island, SC

OptometristFull-Time

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$200k

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Job Description

Optometrist – Bluffton / Lady’s Island, SC

Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our growing team in the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina. This opportunity offers the chance to practice within an established, vertically integrated ophthalmology and optometry organization while serving patients throughout the Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Beaufort communities.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD care. The Optometrist will work closely with ophthalmologists and subspecialists, providing comprehensive eye care while participating in the co-management and post-procedural care of patients.

Providers are supported by experienced clinical teams, dedicated technicians, advanced diagnostic technology, and an established ophthalmology referral network.

Position Highlights

  • Join an established, fast-paced optometric practice
  • Busy ODs typically see 25–35+ patients per day
  • Dedicated team of work-up technicians and diagnostic support
  • Vertically integrated OD/MD practice model
  • Collaborative environment with access to ophthalmology and subspecialty care
  • Highly incentivized compensation plan, with mature practices yielding $200,000+ in total compensation
  • Comprehensive medical and optometric patient care
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a growing multi-specialty organization
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic technology
  • Full-time position serving the Bluffton / Lady’s Island area
  • Travel to other locations as necessary

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
  • Eligible for or currently holds a South Carolina optometry license
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
  • Interest in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD 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 Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is one of South Carolina’s leading eye care practices, providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services throughout the coastal Carolina region.

Founded more than 30 years ago, Carolina Eyecare Physicians has built a reputation for exceptional patient care, advanced technology, innovative procedures, and highly skilled providers. The practice includes 16 locations and 28 providers, along with a wholly owned ophthalmic surgery center equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is a proud partner practice of US Eye.

Life in the Lowcountry

The Bluffton, Lady’s Island, Beaufort, and Hilton Head area offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches, waterways, historic communities, outdoor recreation, golf, boating, fishing, and outstanding dining.

Bluffton combines Lowcountry charm with a growing community, offering a variety of neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping, and recreational opportunities. Lady’s Island and Beaufort provide a more relaxed coastal setting with historic architecture, waterfront views, and easy access to the surrounding Sea Islands.

The area is also conveniently located between Charleston and Savannah, providing access to two vibrant cities while maintaining the relaxed pace and natural beauty of the Lowcountry.

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 and participate in the co-management and post-procedural care of patients. They will work collaboratively with ophthalmologists and subspecialists within a vertically integrated practice model.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Team Collaboration

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 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $213k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution17 jobs · 5 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 0.9
Below most Optometry listings for work-life

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

Living in Bluffton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
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.

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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