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Visionworks
Clarksville, Indiana

Optometrist

OptometristPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

First Impressions Optometric Associates

Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of their patients each year.

Clarksville, IN - Part-time Optometrist

Pay: $65.00 to $75.00 an hour

Negotiable

Opportunity

If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! First Impressions Optometric Associates is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast-growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great, and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.

Why Us?

First Impressions Optometric Associates is a leading eye care company serving Indiana. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — ie. insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work.

At First Impressions Optometric Associates, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly.

OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. First Impressions Optometric Associates does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance.

What You'll Do

As part of First Impressions Optometric Associates, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.

We're Seeking

Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patient care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.

If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply

Thank you for your time,

Cassandra Blackwell

OD Recruiter cblackwell@visionworks.com

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.

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations and recommend vision-enhancing solutions for patients of all ages. They will also manage eye emergencies and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed optometrists with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to long-term business growth are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OptometryClinical skillsContact lens fittingMedical eye careCommunication skills

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 170 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,901 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Typical market rent
$1,173/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Work-life balance
No business management responsibilities