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Maryland Vision Institute
Hagerstown, Maryland

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Vision Innovation Partners: Join Our Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Team in Hagerstown, MD!

Vision Innovation Partners (VIP), a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology group, is excited to invite an enthusiastic and skilled Optometrist to join our Maryland Vision Institute in Hagerstown, MD. Become part of our dedicated team, which includes 4 experienced ophthalmologists, 4 optometrists, and tenured support staff.

Highlights

Immediate Patient Volume – Step into an established practice with strong referral patterns and a busy patient schedule from day one.

Trusted Community Presence – Join one of the region's most respected ophthalmology practices with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence.

Comprehensive Clinical Support – Work alongside experienced technicians, scribes, diagnostic staff, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in a collaborative environment.

Advanced Technology – Access modern diagnostic and surgical equipment to deliver outstanding patient care.

Mentorship & Collaboration – Benefit from the support and expertise of a highly experienced multi-specialty ophthalmology team.

Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing.

Compensation

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Monthly student loan repayment support is available throughout your employment with our organization.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package with a guaranteed base and productivity incentives.

  • Relocation Assistance: We offer relocation support to help you transition smoothly.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA option, malpractice insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) plan.
  • Continuing Education: Funds available for professional development.

Education & Experience

  • Accredited Training: Graduated (or pending graduation) from an accredited school.
  • Licensure: Active or eligible for licensure.
  • Board Certification: Board certified or eligible.
  • Why Hagerstown, Maryland?

Hagerstown offers an excellent quality of life with a lower cost of living, strong sense of community, and convenient access to major metropolitan areas including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia.

Located near the intersection of I-70 and I-81, Hagerstown provides the perfect balance of suburban comfort and outdoor recreation, with nearby parks, hiking trails, and scenic mountain views. The area also offers excellent schools, growing healthcare infrastructure, and a vibrant local culture with restaurants, breweries, and historic attractions.

For more information, please get in touch with Kelsie Templeton at kelsie.templeton@vipeyes.com or call/text (229) 254-7671.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-scope medical optometry services within a collaborative OD/MD care model. Manage a high volume of patients using advanced diagnostic and treatment technology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Co-managementDiagnostic TechnologyReferral NetworkingVision Care

Optometry Career Context

In Maryland, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$152k (46 salary observations; 154 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (652 salary observations; 5,043 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $149k (middle half $147k–$156k)63 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Maryland vs national$152k median in Maryland$152k nationally (about the same)46 state / 652 national salary observations
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Maryland76 active2,037 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings633 in the last 30 days404 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 15 employers
10
<$165k
10
$165k-175k
6
$175k-185k
3
$185k-195k
5
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
72%
CME allowance
69% this job
Loan repayment
56% this job
Relocation assistance
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#2

Optometrist

Vision To Learn · Prince George's County, Maryland

$100/hr
#3

Optometrist

$85-$95/hr
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,038 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Maryland Vision Institute

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment assistance
Competitive compensation with guaranteed base and productivity incentives
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision insurance
HSA option
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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