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Visionworks
Antioch, Tennessee

Optometrist

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryNo callPart-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job Description

TN Doctors of Optometry

Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable,

changing the lives of their patients each year.

Antioch, TN - PT Saturday

Opportunity

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! TN Doctors of Optometry 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?

TN Doctors of Optometry is a doctor-owned, patient-centric practice that provides convenient, caring, and personalized eyecare to communities across the state of TN. As an employee of The Practice, you can enjoy the benefits of practicing without the hassle of running the business. We handle all of the insurance filing, credentialing, staff hiring, and training, without on-call or after-hours work.

At TN Doctors of Optometry, 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. TN Doctors of Optometry does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance.

  • We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to our full time optometrist:
  • Competitive base pay
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance & Dental
  • Continuing education stipend
  • And other perks

What You'll Do

As part of TN Doctors of Optometry, 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

cassandra.blackwell@vsp.com

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 and recommend 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

The role is open to both seasoned professionals and recent graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit. Candidates must possess excellent clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-level eye care.

Key Skills

Clinical skillsContact lens fittingPatient examinationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 6.8 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.

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 154 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

6.8/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active roles in this specialty

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Work-life snapshot

6.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

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  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base pay
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Continuing education stipend
No on-call or after-hours work