Residency-Trained Optometrist Wanted
Compensation
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Job Description
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Residency-Trained Optometrist
Build Your Career at Clarity Eye Center
If you're a residency-trained optometrist who wants more than routine eye exams, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
Clarity Eye Center is one of Central Texas' leading ophthalmology practices, and we're growing. We're looking for an ambitious optometrist who enjoys medical eye care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to work side-by-side with experienced ophthalmic surgeons.
You'll practice at the highest level of optometry while managing complex ocular disease, co-managing surgical patients, and helping patients achieve life-changing visual outcomes.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
You'll work directly with our surgeons every day, gaining experience that most optometrists never see in private practice.
Your Practice Will Include
- Medical management of glaucoma, dry eye, corneal disease, retinal conditions, and other ocular pathology
- Pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract, refractive cataract, glaucoma, and other surgical patients
- Diagnosing and managing complex eye disease
- Collaborating with surgeons on patient care and treatment plans
- Comprehensive medical eye examinations and patient education
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys challenging medical cases and wants to continue growing clinically.
About Clarity Eye Center
Clarity Eye Center is a modern, physician-led ophthalmology practice committed to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.
Our Practice Features
- State-of-the-art diagnostic technology
- An in-office surgery center
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Austin's only LenSAR laser platform
- A collaborative team focused on outstanding patient outcomes
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with excellent earning potential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Continuing education and professional development
- A collaborative culture where your clinical skills will continue to grow
- The opportunity to practice medical optometry at a high level alongside experienced surgeons
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
- Active Texas Optometry license (or eligibility)
- Residency training strongly preferred
- Passion for medical optometry and ocular disease
- Strong diagnostic and communication skills
- Team-first attitude and commitment to exceptional patient care
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for a career where you'll continually learn, manage complex pathology, and work alongside outstanding surgeons, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and cover letter to jatla@clarityeye.net [jatla@clarityeye.net].
Clarity Eye Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
This version focuses on what attracts strong residency-trained ODs: practicing at the top of their license, managing real pathology, working closely with surgeons, and continuing to grow clinically. It sells the career opportunity instead of just listing job duties.
About Us
At Clarity Eye Center, we are committed to delivering top-notch eye care with compassion and professionalism. Our mission is to act as advocates for our patients, fostering strong health partnerships based on trust and personalized care. We recognize the importance of emotional and spiritual well-being in our patients' overall health and strive to provide a safe environment that respects and supports their choices and needs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex ocular diseases and provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. Collaborate closely with ophthalmic surgeons to develop treatment plans and perform comprehensive medical eye examinations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residency-Trained Optometrist Wanted at CLARITY EYE CENTER 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 2,003 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $158k (middle half $145k–$170k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Texas | 73 active | 2,001 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 495 in the last 30 days | 468 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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