Optometrist
Listed compensation
$61.18-$84.13/hr
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Job Description
Visionworks Optometrist - Employed
- Our employed optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of millions of patients each year.
- Pottstown, PA - Full Time Float
- Pay Rate: $61.18 - $84.13 per hour
Opportunity
If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! Visionworks is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.
Why Us?
Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — ie. insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, administrative work….
At Visionworks, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly. OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. Visionworks does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance.
- We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive base pay
- Exam Incentive Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance & Dental
- Continuing education stipend
- And other perks
What You'll Do
As part of Visionworks “Oneteam”, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.
Who We're Seeking
Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patent care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.
Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations and provide vision-enhancing solutions for patients of all ages. They will also handle eye emergencies and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed Optometrists with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. A dedication to patient care and an entrepreneurial spirit are required to help grow the business.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 174 active listings.
In Pennsylvania, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$134k (29 salary observations; 245 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (556 salary observations; 4,506 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $127k–$175k | Optometry median $156k (middle half $146k–$172k)133 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $134k median in Pennsylvania | $151k nationally (−11%)29 state / 556 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$155k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Pennsylvania | 116 active | 1,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Visionworks | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index174 active listings |
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