Optometrist - Troy, AL - $200k Annual Comp and $100k in Signing Bonus
Listed compensation
First year /yr compensation of $200k+
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
EyeCare Associates is currently looking for a full-time Optometrist to practice at our Troy, AL office. First year annual compensation of $200k+ and $125,000 in Student Loan Assistance OR $100,000 in Signing Bonus!!! No weekends or late hours.
At EyeCare Associates, our optometrists focus on maintaining the health and development of our patient's eyes. EyeCare Associates is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), a fast-growing network of successful optometry and ophthalmology practices with over 700 locations across the US.
Through our national medical group of ophthalmologists and optometrists, ECP is building a network of clinically integrated eye care to improve the lives of our patients, our team members, and our community.
Our team of highly skilled optometrists, opticians, and technicians focus on maintaining the health and development of our patients’ eyes by providing medically focused and clinically integrated eye care services to the community.
What We Offer
- An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
- A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board.
Investments in new equipment and infrastructure that allows you to apply your expertise and retain clinical autonomy.
Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.
- A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
- An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with a productivity bonus with a total compensation package of $200k+
- Very Generous Signing Bonus of $100,000
- Student Loan Assistance of $125,000
- Comprehensive employee benefit package including full medical, domestic partner coverage, maternity leave, 401k w/ company match, short and long term leave, PTO and much more
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursements
- State license reimbursements
Medical Malpractice Insurance
As part of the ECP family, the doctors of EyeCare Associates have joined a national medical group dedicated to clinical excellence. Led by our Medical Executive Board, we are proud to offer continuous career development for our doctors, allowing you to stretch beyond daily patient care into other areas of interest.
You can apply online or contact Senior Physician Recruiter, Paige Kirkley directly at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will focus on maintaining the health and development of patients' eyes by providing medically focused and clinically integrated eye care services. They will work within a network of practices to deliver efficient, patient-centered care using the latest technology and medical testing.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified optometrist capable of providing high-quality clinical eye care. They should be prepared to work in a medically focused environment and collaborate with a team of ophthalmologists and support staff.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist - Troy, AL - $200k Annual Comp and $100k in Signing Bonus at EyeCare Associates a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,905 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Optometry Career Context
EyeCare Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 41 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in optometry | ranked against 1,905 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k | Optometry median $159k (middle half $149k–$174k)226 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$225k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Alabama | 28 active | 1,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 44% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| EyeCare Associates | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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- No weekends
- On-site
About EyeCare Associates
Benefits & Perks
Living in Troy
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $219k≈ 1.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $941/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 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.