Optometrist – Greater Charleston, SC area

US Eye; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Health Savings Accounts

Malpractice Insurance

Continuing Education

Licenses and Dues

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our integrated provider team in the greater Charleston, South Carolina region. This role offers medical optometry in a collaborative OD/MD setting within a growing eye care organization.

The Optometrist will partner with ophthalmologists, provide medical eye care, and participate in co-management and post-procedural care, supported by experienced teams and advanced diagnostic technology.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• Eligible for or currently holds a South Carolina optometry license
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
• Interest in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD care

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and medical eye care
• Participate in co-management and post-procedural care with ophthalmologists/subspecialists
• Work with a support team including technicians and scribes using advanced diagnostic technology
• Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Patient-care orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

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JOIN OUR TEAM

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our fully integrated provider team in the greater Charleston, South Carolina region. This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist interested in practicing medical optometry within a collaborative OD/MD environment and becoming part of an established, growing eye care organization.

Our team includes 14 ophthalmologists and 14 optometrists providing care across 16 clinics and a wholly owned ophthalmic surgery center equipped with state-of-the-art technology. For more than 30 years, Carolina Eyecare Physicians has provided exceptional eye care to patients throughout the greater coastal Carolina region.

The Optometrist will work closely with our ophthalmologists and subspecialists, providing comprehensive and medical eye care while participating in co-management and post-procedural care. Providers are supported by experienced clinical teams, dedicated technicians, scribes, and advanced diagnostic technology.

Position Highlights

• Competitive compensation package with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and incentive-based earning potential exceeding $200,000 annually for established, productive providers
• Established, high-volume optometric practice with providers typically seeing 25–30+ patients per day
• Fully integrated OD/MD practice model with a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Dedicated clinical support team, including work-up technicians, scribes, and diagnostic staff
• Access to ophthalmologists and subspecialists for comprehensive patient care and co-management
• State-of-the-art technology, advanced diagnostic equipment, and clinical resources
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within an expanding multispecialty organization
• Travel between practice locations within the Greater Charleston area

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• Eligible for or currently holds a South Carolina optometry license
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
• Interest in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD care
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Education
• Licenses and Dues
• Employee Discounts

Life in the Charleston Lowcountry

Carolina Eyecare Physicians serves communities throughout the greater Charleston area and surrounding Lowcountry, including Walterboro, South Carolina. This region offers an exceptional quality of life, combining coastal beauty, historic charm, Southern hospitality, and year-round outdoor recreation.

From the beaches and vibrant dining scene of Charleston and Mount Pleasant to the welcoming, small-town atmosphere of Walterboro, providers can enjoy a variety of lifestyles. Known for its historic downtown, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to Charleston, Walterboro offers a relaxed pace of life while remaining connected to the amenities of a growing metropolitan area. Whether seeking coastal living, family-friendly communities, or a quieter setting, the Charleston Lowcountry offers something for everyone.

About Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is one of South Carolina’s leading eye care practices, providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services throughout the coastal Carolina region.

Founded more than 30 years ago, Carolina Eyecare Physicians has built a reputation for exceptional patient care, advanced technology, innovative procedures, and highly skilled providers. The practice includes 16 locations, 28 providers, and a wholly owned ophthalmic surgery center and is a proud partner practice of US Eye.

About US Eye

US Eye is a physician-led, patient-focused network of eye care practices committed to delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology and provider expertise.

The network includes more than 60 clinics and 5 surgery centers, with 115 providers and more than 1,000 team members across Florida, the Carolinas, and Virginia. US Eye brings together ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialized eye care professionals across a growing multi-specialty organization.

US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.