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Visionworks
Aurora, Colorado

Optometrist

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000

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

Job Description

Optometrist Full-time

Aurora, CO

Position Overview

Sowash Practices is seeking skilled and patient-focused Optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care services, including vision exams, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions. Ideal candidates are committed to delivering high-quality care, building strong patient relationships, and contributing to a collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision tests
  • Diagnose and manage ocular diseases
  • Prescribe corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing refractive surgery
  • Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in EHR
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals as needed
  • Stay current with advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active state optometry license in good standing
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

We are committed to supporting our doctors’ long-term growth and success. Our full-time doctors are rewarded with competitive salaries, generous performance-based incentives and benefits that include:

  • Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
  • Paid holidays (6 total)
  • Paid personal/sick time (5 days)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(K) plan with match
  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Flex spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • Company paid long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Continuing education fee reimbursement
  • Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000
  • Cassandra Blackwell
  • Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Optometry

cassandra.blackwell@vsp.com

334-350-6810

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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Vision testingDiagnosis of ocular diseasesPrescribing corrective lensesPre-operative carePatient educationEHR maintenanceClinical skillsCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,725 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

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, 75% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
69% this job
401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
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.

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About Visionworks

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation time (2 weeks)
Paid holidays (6 total)
Paid personal/sick time (5 days)
Parental leave
401(K) plan with match
Medical insurance
Prescription drug plan
Flex spending account