Comprehensive Optometrist - Athens, TX

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com.

EyeCare Associates of East Texas is seeking a full-time Comprehensive Optometrist to practice at our Athens, TX office.

About EyeCare Associates of East Texas

EyeCare Associates of East Texas is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners, a leading network of integrated ophthalmology and optometry providers serving patients across the entire vision care continuum. EyeCare Assocates of East Texas is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with locations in Tyler, Athens, Lindale and Winnsboro. We have a full team of Ophthalmologists and Optometrists specializing in general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, and cornea/external disease.

  • As a leading medically-focused eye care company, EyeCare Partners offers:
  • An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
  • A support staff that is trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
  • An established network providing a referral base
  • A network of Trusted Peers
  • Strong compensation package with guaranteed salary and productivity bonus
  • Signing Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Maternity Leave
  • PTO
  • Company-Matched 401K
  • Continuing Education & Licensure Allowance
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Positive Work-Life Balance

About the Area

Located just over an hour southeast of Dallas and a half-hour from Tyler, Athens offers small-town charm within reach of a major metropolitan area. The nickname of Athens is the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World and the city has its own unique motto: “Hamburgers – Heritage – Texas.”

With several lakes for fishing, boating & hunting, there are many outdoor activities available. Additionally, with a low cost of living, no state income tax, and favorable tort reform, Athens is a great place to live and practice!

For more information, please contact Paige Kirkley, Senior Physician Recruiter @ paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com or call/text 205-533-3162

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive optometric care at the Athens, Texas office. Work within a multispecialty eye care practice alongside ophthalmologists and optometrists serving patients across the vision care continuum.

Requirements

The posting does not specify education, licensure, or experience requirements. It seeks a full-time Comprehensive Optometrist to practice in Athens, Texas.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Comprehensive OptometryGlaucoma CareRetina CareCornea and External Disease Care

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $158k (middle half $148k–$158k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Texas79 active1,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Optometry pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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$215k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Strong compensation package with guaranteed salary and productivity bonus
Signing Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Maternity Leave
PTO
Company-Matched 401K
Continuing Education & Licensure Allowance
Professional Liability Insurance

Living in Athens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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