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Torrance, California

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

OptometristNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74.17-$117.1/hr

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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

OphthalmologyDiagnosisPatient careVisual system assessmentPrescribing eyeglassesPrescribing contact lensesDisease managementInjury managementClinical examination

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).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 1,987 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$154k–$244kOptometry median $146k (middle half $144k–$161k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$180k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in California173 active1,994 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings578 in the last 30 days418 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,987 Optometry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 10 employers
5
<$170k
2
$170k-190k
3
$190k-210k
1
$222k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Fogg Remington EyeCare · Fresno, California

$130k-$230k
#2

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

$140k-$200k
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,987 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer matching
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation

Living in Torrance

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M
Typical market rent
$3,006/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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