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Cochranton, Pennsylvania

Optometrist (Dr. Diana Donch, OD) - Cochranton, PA

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Your next career adventure begins in Cochranton, Pennsylvania! Dr. Diana Donch, OD has a full-time opening for a dynamic Optometrist. This is an exciting chance for new graduates and experienced professionals alike, offering long-term career growth and future ownership opportunities.

Why Join Us?

Since 2003, Dr. Diana Donch, OD, has established a leading optometry practice, celebrated in the community for exceptional eye care, high-quality optical products, and a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

With a full spectrum of services, including glasses and expert contact lens fittings, foreign body removals, Plaquenil and glaucoma testing, and comprehensive diabetic eye exams, the compassionate team uses advanced technology and deep expertise to deliver outstanding results.

Every visit is tailored to ensure comfort and effectiveness, underscoring their strong dedication to patient well-being and clear vision.

You’ll Enjoy a Range of Benefits, Including

  • 401K
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing education allowance

What You'll Do

As an Optometrist at this thriving Cochranton practice, you'll enjoy a rewarding and varied workday, providing compassionate care for patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Each day brings new opportunities, from performing routine exams for children to addressing age-related vision changes and managing complex eye conditions.

With access to advanced technology, including Pachymeter, Tonopen, HFA Visual Fields with Liquid Lens, Olleyes Visual Fields Tester, and OCT, you'll ensure accurate diagnoses and customized treatment plans.

This full-time role requires a minimum of 36 working hours per week, with the possibility to take on additional hours if desired. Typically, you'll see one patient per hour.

You will be part of a cooperative team of opticians and administrative professionals, all committed to providing smooth and exceptional care for every patient during their visit.

Who You Are

You're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. The ideal candidate can manage patients from 9 months old through end of life and has experience in cataract co-management.

You thrive in a collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals, to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture.

A strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities as you will play a vital role in the continued success and expansion of the business.

Why You'll Love Cochranton

Living in Cochranton offers a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience, blending small-town warmth with the conveniences of modern life. Known for its friendly atmosphere and genuine sense of community, Cochranton is a wonderful place to settle down.

Families appreciate the excellent local schools, scenic parks, and a variety of recreational activities available throughout the year. The town’s proximity to shops, restaurants, and essential services allows residents to enjoy comfortable, hassle-free living.

Whether you’re taking part in local traditions, exploring the picturesque countryside, or joining in community events, Cochranton invites you to experience a fulfilling and well-rounded lifestyle in a place you’ll be proud to call home.

Minimum Qualifications

Optometry license in the state of Pennsylvania

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.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide optometric care to patients of all ages, including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, foreign body removals, and management of complex eye conditions. Use diagnostic equipment to make accurate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans while collaborating with opticians and administrative staff.

Requirements

A current Pennsylvania optometry license is required, along with the ability to care for patients from infancy through end of life. The ideal candidate has experience in cataract co-management and demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and commitment to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Comprehensive Eye ExamsForeign Body RemovalDiagnosis and Treatment PlanningTeam CollaborationPediatric OptometryVisual Field TestingTonometryPachymetry

Optometry Career Context

VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 78 active listings.

In Pennsylvania, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$144k (34 salary observations; 206 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (610 salary observations; 4,216 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 1,968 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$175k)232 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Pennsylvania vs national$144k median in Pennsylvania$151k nationally (−5%)34 state / 610 national salary observations
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Pennsylvania113 active1,973 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Oct 2026
VSP Visionsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index78 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,968 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 13 employers
12
<$170k
4
$170k-190k
2
$190k-210k
2
$210k-230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#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
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,968 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cochranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$195k
Median resident rent
$726/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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