Comprehensive Optometrist - Athens, TX
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $158k (middle half $148k–$158k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Texas | 79 active | 1,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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