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Visionworks
Concord, North Carolina

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$86.84-$100.48/hr

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

NC Doctors of Optometry

Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable,

changing the lives of their patients each year.

Concord, NC - Full-time/Part-time

Pay: $86.84 to $100.48 an hour

negotible

  • Up to 20k in sign-on incentives for FT
  • Relocation package available up to 10K
  • Tuition Assistance

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?

NC Doctors of Optometry is a leading eye care company serving North Carolina. 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 NC Doctors of Optometry, 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. NC Doctors of Optometry does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package:

  • Guaranteed base pay with daily bonuses
  • Health Insurance & Dental Plans
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401k
  • Malpractice
  • Yearly NC License
  • NC State Society dues
  • Paid Vacation
  • And more perks

What You'll Do

As part of NC Doctors of Optometry, 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

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

Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, including performing examinations and handling eye emergencies. Collaborate with staff to recommend vision-enhancing solutions and improve healthcare access.

Requirements

Seeking an ambitious Optometrist with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be dedicated to high-quality patient care and long-term business growth.

Key Skills

Clinical SkillsEye ExaminationsContact Lens FittingEmergency Eye Care

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 154 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$337k
Typical market rent
$1,813/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Visionworks

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base pay with daily bonuses
Health Insurance & Dental Plans
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401k
Malpractice
Yearly NC License
NC State Society dues
Paid Vacation