Medical Optometrist
Listed compensation
$143k-$156k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
NVISION Eye Centers is seeking an exceptional ophthalmologist to join our established practice in Murrieta, California. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a strong clinical foundation while building a thriving practice in one of Southern California’s fastest-growing communities.
Backed by NVISION’s trusted brand, experienced leadership, advanced technology, and comprehensive operational support, you’ll have the resources to focus on delivering outstanding patient care while continuing to grow your volume and earning potential. The Murrieta market offers tremendous long-term opportunity, an attractive Southern California lifestyle, and the ability to build a rewarding career with a respected leader in eye care.
Compensation: $550 - $600 per day with bonus opportunities available.
Responsibilities
Leads all clinical aspects of ensuring the best patient care for all general ophthalmology, cataract, refractive and glaucoma patients.
Interacts with center and surgeon to ensure full communication between the surgeon and the staff in areas of surgical protocol, patient management and medication schedule.
Performs pre and post- operative care including patient education, refractions and medical management for patients at center and assists doctors with pre and post-operative care when complications arise.
- Follows-up with co-managing/referring doctors regarding patient status and results.
- Interest in performing Light Adjustable Lenses highly preferred
Qualifications
- Licensed Optometrist in the state of California
- Cataract experience preferred
- Desire to be an integral part in providing an exceptional patient experience
- Bilingual Preferred- Spanish/English
- Location Highlights: Murrietta, CA
Located in the heart of Southern California’s beautiful Temecula Valley, Murrieta offers an ideal blend of relaxed suburban living and easy access to everything the region has to offer.
Known for its highly rated schools, welcoming neighborhoods, scenic trails, and year-round sunshine, it’s a wonderful place to put down roots.
Residents enjoy being minutes from Temecula Wine Country, charming Old Town Temecula, golf, hiking, and weekend getaways to San Diego, Orange County, the mountains, or the beach—all with more space and value than many neighboring Southern California communities.
- Please email your CV directly to: danyl.phillips@nvisioncenters.com
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 44 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $143k–$156k | Optometry median $156k (middle half $140k–$162k)179 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$135k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in California | 168 active | 2,001 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% no call · 48% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 480 in the last 30 days | 468 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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