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Optometrist – Greater Charleston, SC area

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our fully integrated provider team in the greater Charleston, South Carolina region. This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist interested in practicing medical optometry within a collaborative OD/MD environment and becoming part of an established, growing eye care organization.

Our team includes 14 ophthalmologists and 14 optometrists providing care across 16 clinics and a wholly owned ophthalmic surgery center equipped with state-of-the-art technology. For more than 30 years, Carolina Eyecare Physicians has provided exceptional eye care to patients throughout the greater coastal Carolina region.

The Optometrist will work closely with our ophthalmologists and subspecialists, providing comprehensive and medical eye care while participating in co-management and post-procedural care. Providers are supported by experienced clinical teams, dedicated technicians, scribes, and advanced diagnostic technology.

Position Highlights

  • Competitive compensation package with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and incentive-based earning potential exceeding $200,000 annually for established, productive providers
  • Established, high-volume optometric practice with providers typically seeing 25–30+ patients per day
  • Fully integrated OD/MD practice model with a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
  • Dedicated clinical support team, including work-up technicians, scribes, and diagnostic staff
  • Access to ophthalmologists and subspecialists for comprehensive patient care and co-management
  • State-of-the-art technology, advanced diagnostic equipment, and clinical resources
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within an expanding multispecialty organization
  • Travel between practice locations within the Greater Charleston area

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
  • Eligible for or currently holds a South Carolina optometry license
  • Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
  • Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
  • Interest in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD care

Benefits

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education
  • Licenses and Dues
  • Employee Discounts

Life in the Charleston Lowcountry

Carolina Eyecare Physicians serves communities throughout the greater Charleston area and surrounding Lowcountry, including Walterboro, South Carolina. This region offers an exceptional quality of life, combining coastal beauty, historic charm, Southern hospitality, and year-round outdoor recreation.

From the beaches and vibrant dining scene of Charleston and Mount Pleasant to the welcoming, small-town atmosphere of Walterboro, providers can enjoy a variety of lifestyles.

Known for its historic downtown, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to Charleston, Walterboro offers a relaxed pace of life while remaining connected to the amenities of a growing metropolitan area.

Whether seeking coastal living, family-friendly communities, or a quieter setting, the Charleston Lowcountry offers something for everyone.

About Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is one of South Carolina’s leading eye care practices, providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services throughout the coastal Carolina region.

Founded more than 30 years ago, Carolina Eyecare Physicians has built a reputation for exceptional patient care, advanced technology, innovative procedures, and highly skilled providers. The practice includes 16 locations, 28 providers, and a wholly owned ophthalmic surgery center and is a proud partner practice of US Eye.

About US Eye

US Eye is a physician-led, patient-focused network of eye care practices committed to delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology and provider expertise.

The network includes more than 60 clinics and 5 surgery centers, with 115 providers and more than 1,000 team members across Florida, the Carolinas, and Virginia. US Eye brings together ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialized eye care professionals across a growing multi-specialty organization.

Contact

  • For more information or to submit a CV, please contact:
  • Jennifer Merritt
  • Provider Talent Acquisition Coordinator
  • 941-224-6890
  • Jennifer.Merritt@useye.com [Jennifer.Merritt@useye.com]

Equal Employment Opportunity

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide comprehensive and medical eye care while working collaboratively with ophthalmologists and subspecialists. Responsibilities include participating in co-management and post-procedural care within a high-volume clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CareTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Optometry Career Context

In South Carolina, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$169k (13 salary observations; 77 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (728 salary observations; 4,244 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 0.9
Below most Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,903 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$534k
Typical market rent
$2,312/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education