Eye Care Centers Columbia - Optometrist (OD)

Elevate Eye Care; Chapin (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

CE reimbursement + dedicated CE time

Professional association membership

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Elevate Eyecare in Columbia, SC is seeking an Optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye exams and patient-centered care with the support of experienced staff and modern technology. Join a culture that values clinicians, offers clinical autonomy, opportunities to grow into areas of interest, and a path to ongoing professional development.

Competitive compensation with bonus potential, health benefits, 401(k) and relocation assistance are available to help you build a long-term career with Elevate

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree is required.
• Active (or eligible) South Carolina license is required.
• Patient-first mindset and strong clinical judgment are essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are important.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive eye exams and exceptional patient experiences.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular conditions and vision needs.
• Prescribe glasses and contact lenses with confidence and accuracy; provide medical optometry care, including use of pharmaceuticals.
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Identify systemic health concerns and coordinate care as needed.
• Educate patients to help them take ownership of their eye health.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR/EHR systems.

Skills

Patient-first mindset

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

Collaborative, team-oriented

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Job description

• Location 506 Old Lexington Hwy,Chapin, SC, 29036,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree Doctorate

Optometrist (OD) – Columbia, SC

See Your Future Clearly at Elevate Eyecare

At Elevate Eyecare, we’re not just delivering eye care—we’re elevating it.

We’re looking for an Optometrist to join our team in Columbia, SC, where you’ll be supported by experienced staff, modern technology, and a culture that puts both patients and providers first.

Our mission is simple:exceed expectations, every patient, every visit.
And we believe that starts by taking care of our doctors just as well as we take care of our patients.

Why Elevate?

• Full-scope optometrywith the clinical autonomy to practice your way
• Strong, experienced teamsthat allow you to focus on patient care—not admin work
• Modern practices + technologyto support high-quality outcomes
• A culture where you arevalued, respected, and heard
• The ability togrow into areas of clinical interest or specialization

What You’ll Do

• Deliver comprehensive eye exams and exceptional patient experiences
• Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular conditions and vision needs
• Prescribe glasses and contact lenses with confidence and accuracyProvide medical optometry care, including use of pharmaceuticals
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients
• Identify systemic health concerns and coordinate care as needed
• Educate patients to help them take ownership of their eye health
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR/EHR systems

What You Bring

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
• Active (or eligible) license in South Carolina
• A patient-first mindset and strong clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities
• Health, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• CE reimbursement + dedicated CE time
• Professional association membership support
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
• Active (or eligible) license in South Carolina
• A patient-first mindset and strong clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach

Summary

More Than a Practice—A Place to Grow

At Elevate Eyecare, we believe every person who walks through our doors—patients and team members alike—should feel respected, supported, and valued.

If you’re looking for a place where you canpractice great medicine, grow your career, and enjoy the work you do, we’d love to connect.