Optometrist
Compensation
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Job Description
Louisiana Eye and Laser Center, one of the leading providers of eye care services in Louisiana, is hiring a full-time Optometrist. We handle all the insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work with no on-call.
The exam rooms and pretest are outfitted with excellent equipment to care for your patient's primary-care needs. OD techs will work up your patients to ensure you can see the maximum number of patients. We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
To be successful in this role, you should have attention to detail and be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from young children to the elderly. You need to be a licensed Optometrist to be considered for this position.
Ultimately, you will ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries
Requirements
- Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
- Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
- Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
- Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
- Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries
Skills
- In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
- Hands-on experience with eye examination tools
- The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
- Attention to detail
- Degree in Optometry
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye and vision tests to diagnose eye defects and diseases. They will also provide personalized treatment solutions, prescribe corrective lenses or medications, and maintain accurate patient medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Alexandria Eye and Laser Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 2,008 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, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)244 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Louisiana | 18 active | 2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 598 in the last 30 days | 472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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