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Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
Wausau, Wisconsin

Optometrist - Pediatrics

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Optometrist – Pediatrics provides comprehensive eye and vision care for patients of all ages, with a focus on pediatric populations.

Responsibilities include performing routine and medical eye examinations, diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, prescribing corrective lenses, and delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

The Optometrist - Pediatrics works collaboratively with ophthalmologists, technicians, and administrative staff to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes and an excellent patient experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for primarily pediatric patients.
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage refractive errors, binocular vision disorders, and common ocular diseases.
  • Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction options.
  • Evaluate and manage conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis, and other ocular disorders within scope of practice.
  • Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including visual field testing, retinal imaging, OCT, and other ophthalmic evaluations.
  • Provide pediatric eye care services, including vision screenings, amblyopia management, strabismus evaluations, and myopia management.
  • Educate patients and families regarding eye health, treatment plans, preventive care, and vision correction options.
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers regarding referrals, co-management, and continuity of care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with clinic policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in practice development and community outreach initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program.
  • Current Wisconsin optometry license or eligibility for licensure.
  • Experience in pediatric optometry.
  • Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and service.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

  • Collaborative practice environment with ophthalmology support.
  • Established patient base and strong referral network.
  • Modern diagnostic technology and clinical resources.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Travel to other ECOW locations will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye and vision care, primarily for pediatric patients, including examinations, diagnosis and management of ocular conditions, vision correction, and pediatric services such as amblyopia and myopia management. Educate patients and families, document care, collaborate with ophthalmologists and other providers, and support quality standards and community outreach.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ocular Disease Diagnosis and ManagementRefractive Error ManagementBinocular Vision AssessmentEyeglass and Contact Lens PrescribingOptical Coherence TomographyStrabismus EvaluationPatient and Family EducationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Pediatrics Career Context

In Wisconsin, the Optometrist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$144k (11 salary observations; 78 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (740 salary observations; 4,305 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Optometrist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in optometrist rolesranked against 1,928 Optometrist roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOptometrist median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)231 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Wisconsin vs national$144k median in Wisconsin$152k nationally (−5%)11 state / 740 national salary observations
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometrist listings in Wisconsin31 active1,992 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,928 Optometrist roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$155k
8
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
4
$185k-200k
4
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#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 - Troy, AL - $200k Annual Comp and $100k in Signing Bonus

$200K+
#4

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

$140k-$200k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Optometrist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eye Clinic of Wisconsin

Medical Practices
Wausau, Wisconsin
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative practice environment
Modern diagnostic technology
Continuing education opportunities

Living in Wausau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$961/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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