(USA) Associate Optometrist - Walmart

Walmart • Poplar Bluff, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart Associate Optometrists provide clinical vision care and partner with the Vision Center Manager to advance affordable eyecare. The role combines comprehensive patient care, customer engagement, business operations, and community involvement. Optometrists are expected to work autonomously, build trust with patients, and contribute to a fast-paced Vision Center equipped with technology and resources to support care delivery.

The position provides evidence-based routine and medical vision care, evaluates patients’ visual function and eye health, develops treatment plans, and coordinates care with other health professionals. It also supports Vision Center operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, and a positive, customer-focused environment. The role uses advanced equipment and technology, including digital phoropters, electronic medical records, and Maestro OCT/retinal camera systems.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in the state of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a post-graduate year one (PGY-1) program in an area of emphasis such as family practice, low vision care, pediatric or geriatric optometry, or ocular disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based vision care, including routine care, medication and treatment recommendations, patient education, follow-up recommendations, referrals, and care coordination with other health professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and evaluate patients’ visual acuity, visual function, eye health, and relevant medical history.
• Examine eyes to identify vision defects, injuries, diseases, and abnormalities; prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Suggest, order, interpret, and assess diagnostic tests, including glaucoma testing and macular degeneration testing; provide additional treatments such as foreign body removal when necessary.
• Develop treatment plans based on clinical presentation, evidence-based guidelines, and patient preferences; refer patients with conditions outside the Vision Center’s scope to appropriate providers.
• Complete timely documentation of patient history, physical assessment, and treatment plans; maintain patient information accurately and confidentially in Vision Center systems.
• Analyze business objectives and customer needs; develop and implement business strategies, plans, and practices; evaluate costs, forecasts, operational processes, outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional service during patient interactions and assist Vision Center staff with best practices and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal healthcare regulations and Walmart Vision Center guidelines; perform administrative and retail tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support an integrated patient care experience and high-quality customer service.
• Recruit, select, develop, mentor, and support talent, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Promote company standards of integrity and ethics, address non-compliance, and support the Open Door Policy.
• Develop partnerships and networks, lead community outreach initiatives, and engage stakeholders in business plans and initiatives.
• Embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Model Walmart’s values, support belonging and teamwork, mentor others, act with integrity, serve customers and members, and drive continuous improvement and learning.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid for covered programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree