Optometrist
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.3 / 10 · top 5% in optometry | ranked against 1,999 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $159k (middle half $149k–$175k)195 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arizona index 100.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Arizona | 89 active | 2,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 482 in the last 30 days | 476 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 |
| Visionworks | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index176 active listings |
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