Optometrist (Ascent Eye Care) - Salida, CO

VSP Vision; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

401k matching (100% up to 4% of comp.)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Production bonus

Malpractice insurance and licensing

Continuing education allowance

Partnership opportunity

Job summary

Ascent Eye Care in Salida, Colorado, is seeking an optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams and vision care with a focus on high-quality patient service. The practice offers a range of diagnostic and treatment options and a potential path toward partnership within a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

You will join a skilled team in a modern clinical setting, with a schedule of 3–4 days per week and ongoing opportunities for professional development and extended patient care across a

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice optometry in the state of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and assess visual health.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Co-manage pre- and post-operative patients as applicable.
• Educate patients and maintain complete patient records.

Education

Licensed to practice optometry in Colorado

Job description

At Ascent Eye Care, you’ll have an incredible opportunity to improve and preserve the gift of sight while making a difference each day. If you’re dedicated to helping individuals see their world clearly and are looking for a long-term opportunity with room to grow, Ascent Eye Care in Salida, Colorado is where you want to be.

Why join us?

Established in 2024 and growing quickly, Ascent Eye Care is committed to providing the highest quality eye care possible and helping patients make informed decisions about their vision. The practice offers comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, dry eye treatments, ocular disease management, eye emergencies, myopia management, soft & specialty contact lenses, minor surgical and laser procedures, and surgical post-operative care. Its advanced clinical environment includes six exam lanes including a minor surgical procedure room, Crystal PM EHR software, manual phoropter with plus cyl, autorefractor, Haag Streit slit lamp, binocular indirect ophthalmoscope, iCare tonometer, Goldmann applanation, digital visual acuity chart, manual lensometer, Zeiss Cirrus OCT-A, Zeis Humphrey Visual Field, Envision by InMode (Forma I and Lumecca I), Zeiss Altas Corneal Topgrapher, iCare EidonAF fundus camera, and an In-house lens finishing lab.

What you’ll do:

As an Optometrist at Ascent Eye Care, you will perform comprehensive eye examinations; assess visual acuity, refraction, eye alignment, and overall eye health; prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; diagnose and manage ocular conditions; recognize ocular signs of systemic disease; conduct specialized testing; provide contact lens care; co-manage pre- and post-operative patients when applicable; educate patients; make appropriate referrals; and maintain complete patient records. Doctors average at least 16 comprehensive exams plus 4 to 6 shorter appointments per work day on patients of all ages from across south-central Colorado. This opportunity is scheduled for 3-4 days a week.

Who you are:

You are a kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and personable optometrist who is reliable, punctual, and committed to a strong work ethic. You are comfortable caring for a diverse patient population, collaborating with the practice team, and delivering thoughtful, high-quality care. You are also motivated by continuous learning and the opportunity to grow with a practice that offers a future partnership path.

Why you’ll love Salida:

Located in the Upper Arkansas River Valley in the Heart of the Rockies, Salida offers an active small-town lifestyle surrounded by exceptional outdoor recreation. Monarch Mountain Ski Resort is about 20 minutes away, 15 of Colorado’s fourteeners are within an hour’s drive, and the Arkansas River runs right through town, offering opportunities for fishing, rafting, and river surfing. The Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mountain trail systems also provide roughly 70 miles of nearby singletrack. This is an appealing setting for someone who values community, mountain access, and a more relaxed pace of life.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Medical and vision insurance
• 401k matching (100% up to 4% of compensation)
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Production bonus
• Malpractice insurance and licensing fees
• Continuing education allowance
• Partnership opportunity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice optometry in the state of Colorado.

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies.VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices.VSP Visionis not actingas a job placement agency or staffing firm.Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice.It has beendesignatedtoindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role.It is not designed tocontain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practiceswho are PECAA Max members in good standing benefitfrom access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists.VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals.The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process includinginterviewing andhiring of practice professionals.VSP Network Practices alsobenefitfrom access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

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.