Optometrist - Part-time
Listed compensation
$160K - $178K
Confirm guaranteed pay, incentives and eligibility with the employer.
- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
At Vancouver Clinic, caring for people is our first priority and the driving
force behind everything we do. New clinicians will find a collegial, supportive,
and caring environment of healthcare professionals committed to our patients and
community. Our multispecialty clinic is physician owned, which prioritizes the
highest quality patient care and a strong work-life balance.
We are eager and ready to hire another optometrist to join our growing practice.
The new clinician will join the largest group of eyecare providers in Southwest
Washington. Our Ophthalmology Department consists of four optometrists and six
ophthalmologists. We have a part-time retina specialist and full-time
specialists in glaucoma, pediatrics and oculoplastics.
This position is a part-time position which will involve primarily seeing
patients in our Heron Gate (Ridgefield) office with some time at our Camas
office. This position affords the opportunity to have a great work/life balance
with amazing colleagues and no weekend hours or call responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is an outgoing, hardworking, patient-oriented, team player
who is enthusiastic about practicing evidence-based medicine in a collegial,
cohesive group of MDs and ODs. Applicants’ qualifications must include an O. D.
Degree from an accredited institution and eligibility for licensure in
Washington State. Preference will be given to candidates with 3+ years of
experience and/or residency training.
* The department spans three locations, including two full‑spectrum
ophthalmology clinics and one boutique‑style, optometry‑only vision clinic.
Each site includes a full‑service optical shop, supporting comprehensive,
patient‑centered eye care.
* Clinicians are supported by a highly experienced care team, including clinic
assistants, ophthalmic testing staff, ophthalmic technicians, a dedicated
contact lens technician, and opticians—allowing clinicians to focus on
high‑quality, efficient patient care.
* Established referral network with excellent collaboration between primary
care and specialty care.
* Compensation is a production model
* New clinicians have a 1-year guarantee between $160,000 and $178,000 for 1.0
FTE (guarantee will be pro-rated based on actual FTE) with upside earning
potential
* Compensation information is provided based on available data at the time of
posting and is subject to change
We are rooted in Southwest Washington, located in the beautiful Pacific
Northwest. The area offers a variety of housing options from suburban
neighborhoods, downtown high rises, or rural locations with acreage. We enjoy
year-round recreational opportunities, a flourishing craft brewery scene,
wineries, and tasty restaurants. Portland, Oregon, is nearby offering
world-class food, a vibrant art and theater scene, and numerous professional
sports teams. Plus, if you live and work in Washington, there is no state income
tax.
We recognize that each person’s unique experience, identity, and perspective
advances our ability to deliver the best possible care to our patients. We
encourage candidates of every background to apply to join our team.
Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your interest in our organization
and position.
Michele Ritter
Physician & APC Recruiter
clinicianrecruiting@tvc. org [clinicianrecruiting@tvc. org]
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of
work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted
as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of those assigned to this job.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is
dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees
qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of
employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance,
AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account,
employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life,
critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal
services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, 409A Deferred
Compensation Plan (for eligible shareholder physicians) and 4% employer matching
contribution. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent
on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.
Contact your Recruiter for full information.
Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran,
military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any
other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Applicants must be
authorized to work for any employer in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or
take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent
on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will provide high-quality, evidence-based eye care to patients across multiple clinic locations. They will work collaboratively within a multispecialty team of ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient-centered service.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an O.D. degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for licensure in Washington State. Preference is given to those with at least 3 years of experience or residency training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist - Part-time at Vancouver Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Optometry Career Context
Vancouver Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 11 active listings.
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$169k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$169k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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