Optometrist
Listed compensation
$86.84-$100.48/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
NC Doctors of Optometry
Our optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of their patients each year.
Asheville, NC - Full-Time/Part-time
- Pay: $86.84 to $100.48 an hournegotiable
- 20K Sign-On Bonus for Full Time
- Relocation Assistance
- Student Loan Assistance
Opportunity
If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! First Impressions Optometric Associates is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast-growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great, and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.
Why Us?
NC Doctors of Optometry is a leading eye care company serving Indiana. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — ie. insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work.
At NC Doctors of Optometry, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly.
OD Technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. NC Doctors of Optometry does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work-life balance. We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package:
- Guaranteed base pay with daily bonuses
- Health Insurance & Dental Plans
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401k
- Malpractice
- Yearly NC License
- NC State Society dues
- Paid Vacation
- And more perks
What You'll Do
As part of First Impressions Optometric Associates, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision-enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.
We're Seeking
Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patient care who strongly desire to help grow the business long-term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.
If interested in joining a terrific team, I warmly invite you to apply
Thank you for your time,
Cassandra Blackwell
OD Recruiter cassandra.blackwell@vsp.com
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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.
For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations and recommend vision-enhancing solutions for patients of all ages. They will also handle eye emergencies and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed optometrists with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. A strong commitment to patient care and an entrepreneurial spirit to help grow the practice are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 176 active listings.
Of the 42 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.5 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,999 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$207k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in North Carolina | 113 active | 2,022 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% no call · 50% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on · loan repayment | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 52% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 482 in the last 30 days | 476 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Visionworks | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index176 active listings |
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