Optometrist - Ophthalmology
Listed compensation
$74.17-$117.1/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Optometrist assess and examines eyes and other parts of the visual system to diagnose and treat visual problems, manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. Additionally the optometrist may prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Doctor of Optometry program, obtaining and O.D. degree from an accredited school or college of Optometry.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, physiology or other health science related field.
- California Optometrist License upon hire
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of working as an Optometrist.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care.
Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.
PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington;
Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist assesses and examines the visual system to diagnose and treat visual problems, injuries, and eye disorders. They also manage patient eye health and prescribe corrective lenses as necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Bachelor's degree in a health science field. A valid California Optometrist License and BLS certification are required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist - Ophthalmology at Providence a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,987 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,987 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $154k–$244k | Optometry median $146k (middle half $144k–$161k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$180k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in California | 173 active | 1,994 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 578 in the last 30 days | 418 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +6.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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