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Visionworks
Buckeye, Arizona

Optometrist

Optometrist 9.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

New Location Opening SOON!

Buckeye, AZ

Tom Sowash O.D. & Associates, P.C. located inside of Visionworks is one of the leading providers of eye care services in Arizona, is hiring a Full Time Optometrist in our Tempe location.

With Tom Sowash O.D. & Associates, P.C., you can enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running the business! We handle all the insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, administrative work, etc. with no on-call or after-hours work.

Tom Sowash O.D. & Associates, P.C. been described as the closest thing to private practice without having the headache of running an office! The exam rooms and pretest are outfitted with excellent equipment to take care of your patient’s primary-care needs. OD techs will work up your patients and provide CL care. Tom Sowash O.D. & Associates, P.C. does everything we can to ensure our Doctors have great careers!

We offer excellent compensation and an unbeatable comprehensive benefits package.

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

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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.

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 provide primary eye care services to patients within a Visionworks location. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams and managing patient care without the administrative burden of running a business.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Optometrist dedicated to providing excellent patient care. The role requires professional licensure and the ability to work effectively in a clinical practice environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OptometryClinical assessmentContact lens care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,999 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 176 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.3 / 10 · top 5% in optometryranked against 1,999 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $159k (middle half $149k–$175k)195 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Arizona89 active2,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings482 in the last 30 days476 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Visionworkssilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index176 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,999 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life 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

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$165k
5
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
2
$205k-225k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
No on-call or after-hours work

Living in Buckeye

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,978/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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