Optometrist
Listed compensation
$154k-$162k
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Job Description
Company DescriptionAt our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience his or her best vision. For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact into the healthcare system.
The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and thus this first touch point can be critical for patients getting the care they need for serious conditions. We don’t take that responsibility lightly, which is why we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.
We now offer NEW flexible work schedule packages for optometrists and empower ODs to choose the work schedule that works best for them. Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options.
In addition, our practice also has new office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings. Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!
We offer competitive benefits that demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are met. Financial Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)Earn one thousand dollars per day on select SaturdaysProfessional liability insurance coverageOptometry license reimbursementEmployer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select officesAnnual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CERetirement savings programs with employer matchHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionPersonal financial wellness and planning servicesHealth & Wellness Benefits
Flexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for you! No on-call or late evening hours
- Medical and dental coveragePaid holidays and personal time offPaid FMLA leave of absencePaid parental leaveFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent careBasic life insurance with supplemental life insurance optionsShort- and long-term disability insuranceAnd more! Plus, there are career and development paths available to you! Job DescriptionPrimary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices. They manage ocular disease to their comfort level, including but not limited to: Treating corneal ulcers and uveitisRed eyeDiagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucomaRemoval of foreign bodiesDiagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachmentsQualifications
Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an Accredited School of OptometryState Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry (New Graduates) in the state in which you will be practicing. Additional InformationFor more information, please visit our website.
Salary Range: $591.00 - $623.00 per Day
Compensation: USD 591 - USD 623 - daily
Key Responsibilities
Provide primary eye care and manage ocular diseases, including anterior and posterior segment pathology. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy and performing foreign body removals.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school. Candidates must be state licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at National Vision a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Optometry — ranked against 1,987 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Optometry Career Context
National Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 112 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 10% in optometry | ranked against 1,987 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $154k–$162k | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)231 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$156k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Virginia | 71 active | 1,994 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · $12k loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 578 in the last 30 days | 418 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +6.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| National Vision | silver tier, 84/100 | Top Employers work-life index112 active listings |
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