Visionworks logo
Visionworks
Hialeah, Florida

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Associate Optometrist

Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Optometrist to join our growing team at a new store in Miami Gardens, FL. As part of our full-scope optometric practice, you’ll provide high-quality vision care to both children and adults in a professional, friendly, and comfortable environment.

The ideal candidate will provide the highest level of care and a wide range of services to promote eye health and lifelong vision for our patients. Applicants must be licensed to practice optometry in Florida and fluent in Spanish.

For those relocating, Miami Gardens offers a vibrant, culturally rich community with a warm climate and proximity to Miami’s world-class beaches and attractions. The city features diverse dining, entertainment options, and easy access to major highways, making it a convenient location.

About Us

Our mission is to provide exceptional vision care to patients of all ages in a welcoming and professional environment. Since our founding in 2005, we’ve expanded to over 50 locations across several states, offering comprehensive eye care services tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

We’re dedicated to safeguarding the vision of all patients for life. By utilizing advanced technology and personalized treatment plans. Our team of professionals is committed to providing all patients with routine eye care, specialized treatment plans, and expert advice on eyewear.

What You'll Do

As a vital member of our team, you’ll work full-time, caring for approximately four patients per hour with a focus pm delivering personalized, high quality eye care.

You’ll conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose a range of conditions, including myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma, and provide tailored treatment plans based on Indvidual patient needs.

Your role will also involve prescribing medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses, educating patients on eye care and proper lens use, and maintaining meticulous patient records. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with local ophthalmologists to ensure seamless co-management of patient care.

Our supportive environment fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place to practice optometry. Whether you're just starting your career or have years of experience, we value your unique perspective and skills.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a friendly and innovative setting, we would love to hear from you.

Other Benefits Include

Base Pay with production bonus

Contact

  • Justin Gibson
  • 727.296.5870
  • Justin.Gibson@vsp.com

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose various ocular conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans for patients. They will also prescribe corrective eyewear and medications while collaborating with local ophthalmologists for patient co-management.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice optometry in the state of Florida. Fluency in Spanish is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Diagnosis of eye conditionsMyopia treatmentAstigmatism treatmentGlaucoma treatmentPrescribing eyeglassesPrescribing contact lensesPatient educationPatient record maintenanceSpanish fluency

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Optometrist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

11
<$165k
7
$165k-190k
5
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
1
$244k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
58% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Optometrist - Ophthalmology

Providence · Torrance, California

$74.17-$117.1/hr
#2

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#3

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

$159k–$222k
#4

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.1
Better work-life than 30% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

Visionworks logo

About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Base Pay with Production Bonus