Optometrist

Visionworks of America; Arden (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Continuing education

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry - PC in Sacramento, CA seeks a Chief Clinical Optometrist to lead our patient-centered eyecare team and mentor other ODs.

This role can be full- or part-time, offering access to advanced diagnostic tools and opportunities for growth, including potential ownership paths within Visionworks and VSP Vision.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit with focus on patient care.
• Excellent clinical and people skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality eye care and broad services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages.
• Perform patient examinations and prescribe vision solutions.
• Handle eye emergencies and collaborate with staff to improve access to care.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Patient care

People skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

Eyefinity EMR

Optos California

Topcon phoropters

Job description

Chief Clinical Optometrist – Sacramento, CA

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry - PC

Opportunity:

We’re looking for an Doctor of Optometry who believes in the power of eyecare within the healthcare system. This expert OD is tech-savvy, and people-focused, leading the way by helping us lead the industry in comprehensive eye care. The Chief Clinical Optometrist will lead the practice while helping develop other ODs into leaders. There are many opportunities for career growth including practice ownership with Visionworks and VSP Vision. This new opportunity will be located in Sacramento, CA and is opening in August of 2023. If you’re relocating, Sacramento has great weather, is very affordable and a short drive to Tahoe, the Bay Area, and Wine Country! This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by one of the most well‑known optometric leaders in the industry—Dr. Taylor Tedder.

About Us:

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor in a patient‑centric environment. Visionworks handles all insurance billing, and credentialing. Our primary care practices believe in providing comprehensive eye care for patients, including routine exams, contact lens evaluations, and medical treatment for eye diseases. All offices include state‑of‑the‑art equipment, including Optos California, Topcon Digital phoropters, Eyefinity EMR (on an iPad), and Henson 9000 Visual Field Analyzer. OD techs will help work up patients and provide Contact Lens training. Visionworks is a leading national eye care company focused on health care leadership.

We offer excellent compensation and an unbeatable comprehensive benefits package for our Part‑Time and Full‑Time positions that include:

• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional Employee Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability Insurance (Full Time)
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Insurance (Full Time)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Days
• Continuing Education
• O.D. Malpractice Insurance

What You'll Do:

As part of Visionworks “#Oneteam”, you'll practice full‑time (or part‑time) providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, and visual and medical conditions. You'll perform patient examinations, recommend vision‑enhancing solutions based on prescription findings, handle eye emergencies, and collaborate with staff members to help deliver our commitment to improving access to healthcare.

Who We're Seeking:

Optometrists with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to patent care who strongly desire to help grow the business long‑term. Candidates should have excellent clinical and people skills. Must be committed to providing patients with the highest level of care and a wide range of services to ensure optimal eye health and vision for a lifetime.

Contact

Justin Gibson
[e-mail]
727.296.5870

Visionworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With regard to all employment practices, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or current military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. We strive to employ and promote only those applicants and employees who are best suited for open positions and who possess the necessary skills, education and qualifications for the job.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.