Optometrist

National Vision•Columbia, MO

About The Position

Deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated team, focusing on excellent, personalized patient care. Provide expert examinations and treatment, educate patients about eye health and prevention, and help foster a compassionate, positive, patient-first culture. Practice with clinical autonomy and pursue areas of interest such as contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease. The role offers opportunities to expand expertise and grow professionally, including potential leadership development. The practice describes a supportive, collaborative environment with advanced technology, flexible schedules, and a focus on clinician well-being. There are no on-call shifts or late nights. Compensation is competitive, with bonus potential not tied to sales. Select locations may offer a sign-on bonus or student loan repayment support.

Requirements

  • Licensed or eligible to practice Optometry in the state where the position will be based.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver full-scope primary eye care through examinations and treatment.
  • Provide warm, high-quality, personalized patient care.
  • Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention.
  • Lead with compassion and contribute to a positive, patient-first culture.
  • Practice in areas of interest, which may include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease.
  • Pursue professional growth and expand expertise.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential not tied to sales
  • Sign-on bonus options or student loan repayment support at select locations
  • License reimbursement
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Annual continuing education hours through an all-expense-paid CE Symposium
  • Flexible schedules
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Leadership and growth opportunities
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