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Visionworks
Terre Haute, Indiana

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

First Impressions Optometric Associates

Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of millions of patients each year.

Terre Haute, IN - Full-time Optometrist

  • Pay: $65.00 to $75.00 an hour *negotiable*
  • 15K sign-on bonus
  • 10K relocation package
  • Ask about Student Loan Repayment Program! *cannot be used in conjuction with sign-on or relo package*

Opportunity

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! First Impressions Optometric Associates 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?

First Impressions Optometric Associates is a leading eye care company serving Indiana. 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, and administrative work.

At First Impressions Optometric Associates, 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. First Impressions Optometric Associates 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
  • Incentives
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance & Dental
  • Continuing education stipend
  • And other perks

What You'll Do

As part of First Impressions Optometric Associates, 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.

We're Seeking

Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patient 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.

If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply

Thank you for your time,

Cassandra Blackwell

OD Recruiter cblackwell@visionworks.com

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations and recommend vision-enhancing solutions for patients of all ages. They will also manage eye emergencies and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed optometrists with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. The role is open to both seasoned professionals and recent graduates who are dedicated to patient care and business growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical skillsContact lens fittingCommunication skillsMedical condition management

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 170 active listings.

Of the 47 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 79% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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$196k
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$200k
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$220k-240k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#2

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
#4

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

$140k-$200k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,901 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Terre Haute

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$188k
Typical market rent
$996/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.8
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Terre Haute, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Visionworks

Retail
San Antonio , TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

15K sign-on bonus
10K relocation package
Student Loan Repayment Program
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance
Vision insurance & Dental
Continuing education stipend