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Visionworks
Fullerton, California

OD Optometrist

OptometristPart-Time

Listed compensation

$42.5-$100/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Optometrist Part Time– Fullerton, CA

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry - PC

Opportunity: We’re seeking an experienced and state-licensed Optometrist who wants to focus on the future by leading and coaching quality of care and the patient experience in our new market — California. We’re looking for an experienced Doctor of Optometry who believes in the power of eyecare within the healthcare system. This expert OD is tech-savvy, and people-focused, leading the way by helping us lead the industry in comprehensive eye care.

This new opportunity will be located in Sacramento, CA and is opening in September of 2023. If you’re relocating, Sacramento has great weather, is very affordable and less than 2 hours from Tahoe, Bay Area, and Wine Country! This is also a unique opportunity to be mentored by one of the most well-known optometric leaders in the industry—Dr. Taylor Tedder,

About Us

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. Visionworks handles all insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work.

Our primary care practices believe in providing comprehensive eye care for patients, including routine exams, contact lens evaluations, and medical treatment for eye diseases.

All offices include state-of-the-art equipment, including Optos California, Topcon Digital phoropters, Eyefinity EMR (on an iPad), and Henson 9000 Visual Field Analyzer. OD techs will help work up patients and provide Contact Lens teaching.

Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being their own boss without the complexities of managing a practice. We provide our PC doctors with an excellent support system to help manage a successful practice while you can focus on patient care.

What You'll Do

As part of Visionworks “#Oneteam”, you'll practice full-time (or part-time) providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, and 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.

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, then we are interested in talking to you. I warmly invite you to apply.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

  • Justin Gibson
  • OD Recruiter
  • JGibson@visionworks.com

Pay Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $42.50 - $100 per hour

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

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.

For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

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.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose visual and medical conditions, and recommend vision-enhancing solutions. They will also collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality patient care and manage eye emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced, state-licensed Optometrists with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. An entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to long-term business growth and patient health are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical skillsLeadershipPatient examination

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 179 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.5 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 1,993 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$88k–$208kOptometry median $156k (middle half $146k–$182k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in California175 active2,013 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 78% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment179 active listings, Oct 2026
Optometry pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Visionworkssilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index179 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,993 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
6
<$155k
7
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
2
$196k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Warby Parker · Edison, New Jersey

$75-$86.73/hr
#2

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$75-$86.73/hr
#3

Optometrist

$64.9-$84.13/hr
#4

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$72-$78/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,993 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fullerton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$976k
Typical market rent
$2,888/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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