Optometrist

Visionworks • Queen Creek, AZ

19d

About The Position

Sowash Practices is seeking skilled, patient-focused Optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care, including vision exams, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions. Candidates should be committed to high-quality care, strong patient relationships, and collaboration in a clinical environment.

The position includes performing eye exams and vision tests, managing ocular diseases, prescribing corrective lenses, providing care around refractive surgery, educating patients, and maintaining records in an electronic health record system. Optometrists collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals and stay current with developments in the field through continuing education.

The posting lists a salary of $130,000–$170,000 near the title and a separate salary range of $140,000–$165,000 under Compensation & Benefits. Full-time doctors are offered performance-based incentives and a range of benefits, including paid time off, insurance, retirement matching, and reimbursement for license renewal and continuing education fees. The opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity; employment terms and hiring decisions are between the employer of record and the applicant.

Requirements

• 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.

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 an EHR.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Stay current with advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive salaries and performance-based incentives.

What This Job Offers

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