Optometrist

Visionworks of America, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 84,281 - 115,897; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Exam Incentive Program

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Continuing education stipend

Other perks

Job summary

A leading national eye care company is seeking a dedicated Optometrist in Albany, NY. This role involves providing comprehensive eye care, performing patient examinations, and recommending vision solutions. The ideal candidate will have an OD degree and excel in clinical and people skills. Visionworks offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and continuing education stipends, and focuses on improving patient access to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Optometrists should possess excellent clinical and people skills.
• Must be dedicated to providing a wide range of services for optimal eye health.
• Candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit to help grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages.
• Perform patient examinations and recommend vision-enhancing solutions.
• Handle eye emergencies and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

Optical coherence tomography

Electronic health records

Job description

Store 1010 Optometrist, Albany, Colonie, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Visionworks Optometrist - Employed

Our employed optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable, changing the lives of millions of patients each year.

Colonie, NY - Full Time

Pay Rate: $61.18 - $84.13 per hour

Opportunity: If you are an outstanding Optometrist, whose primary goal is to provide excellent patient care, we are interested in talking to you! Visionworks is seeking an ambitious and passionate Optometrist who would love a fresh start with a fast growing company dedicated to helping patients see great, feel great and look great. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.

Why us? Visionworks is a leading national eye care company sitting on the corner of healthcare and retail. Our Optometrists enjoy the benefits of being a Doctor without the hassle of running a business. You focus on patient care, we handle the rest — i.e., insurance billing, credentialing, staff hiring & training, administrative work.

At Visionworks, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including optical coherence tomography, visual fields, retinal camera, auto-refractor, and electronic health records to manage patient care seamlessly. OD technicians or Clinical Specialists will be there to work up patients and provide contact lens care and fittings. Visionworks does everything to ensure our Doctors have a fulfilling career and work‑life balance.

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive base pay
• Exam Incentive Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Continuing education stipend
• And other perks

What you'll do:

As part of Visionworks "Oneteam", you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, 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 patient 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.

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.