Optometrist

Visionworks of America; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance/

Dental Plan

Basic Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Optional Employee Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Continuing Education

O.D. Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Visionworks Doctors of Optometry seeks an experienced Chief Clinical Optometrist in the Bellevue/Seattle area to lead the practice and mentor other ODs. This role emphasizes quality of care, patient experience, and strategic growth within our market.

You will oversee clinical operations, guide staff, and work with leadership to advance comprehensive eye care. Opportunities for career growth including ownership options may be available.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit and leadership focused on patient care.
• Strong clinical excellence and commitment to high standards of care.
• Excellent communication and people skills for patient and team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach ODs to drive quality of care and patient experience.
• Perform comprehensive eye exams and manage ocular conditions.
• Collaborate with staff to improve access to eye care in the market.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Excellent clinical skills

People skills

Tools

Optos California

Topcon Digital phoropters

Eyefinity EMR

Job description

Chief Clinical Optometrist – Bellevue, WA

Blue Wave Eye Doctors / Visionworks Doctors of Optometry

Opportunity:

We’re seeking an experienced and state-licensed Optometrist who wants to focus on the future by leading and coaching quality of care and the patient experience in our existing market — Seattle, WA. We’re looking for a 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 within the company including practice ownership with Visionworks and VSP Vision.

This opportunity is in Seattle, WA and opened in 2023. If you’re relocating, Seattle is an amazing place to live! This is also 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 without the hassle of running a business. Visionworks handles all insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, and administrative work. 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 Virtual Field Analyzer. OD techs will help work up patients and provide Contact Lens teaching.

Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being their own boss without the complexities of managing a practice. We provide our PC doctors with an excellent support system to help manage a successful practice while you can focus on patient care.

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

727.296.5870

[e-mail]

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.

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.