Optometrist - La Junta, Colorado

Hëda; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health benefits

PTO

CE allowance

Eyewear for family

Gym membership

Housing assistance

Ownership pathway

Job summary

Hëda is seeking an Associate Optometrist in La Junta, CO, to join a growing private practice with two Colorado locations. The role offers full-time or part-time scheduling and a broad case mix including medical eye care, pediatrics, and vision therapy.

Compensation starts around $120,000 and is negotiable based on experience; benefits include retirement plans, health coverage, PTO, CE allowance, eyewear, gym memberships, and housing assistance.

Qualifications

• OD degree and CO license required.
• Interest in rural practice and patient relationships.
• Willingness for full-scope optometry including medical eye care.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope optometric care to patients of all ages.
• Diagnose and manage medical eye conditions.
• Utilize current technology for exams and imaging.
• Collaborate with the community and educate patients.

Skills

Primary Care

Pediatrics

Vision Therapy

Contact Lenses

Ocular Disease

Dry Eyes/Aesthetics

Tools

OCT Imaging

YAG/SLT Laser

Fundus Camera

OPD III

Job description

LOCATION: La Junta, ColoradoPRACTICE MODALITY: Large Private Practice (3+ Doctors)SCHEDULE: Full time (5 days)COMPENSATION: $120,000 (negotiable & based on experience)BENEFITS: • Retirement Plan (401K or SIMPLE IRA)• Health Benefits• PTO• Continuing education allowance Free eyecare and eyewear for you and your family Free membership to the local gym Assistance finding housing in La Junta — our doctor has strong local connections Future buy-in / ownership pathway for the right candidateSPECIALTIES: • Primary Care• Pediatrics• Binocular / Vision Therapy• Speciality Contact Lens• Dry Eyes / Aesthetics• Ocular DiseasePRACTICE OVERVIEW & DETAILS: our practice is a thriving, independently owned optometry practice with two locations in southeast Colorado — La Junta and Lamar. We provide full-scope optometric care to patients of all ages, from pediatric exams to advanced medical eye care. Our practice is physician-led, community-rooted, and equipped with technology that rivals any urban clinic.We are proud to offer: Eidon ultra-widefield retinal cameraOCT imaging systemVirtual reality visual field machineYAG / SLT combination laserMarco OPD III scan corneal topographer / wavefront analyzer / auto-refractorOur patients are loyal, grateful, and genuinely care about their doctors. In a rural practice, you build real relationships — not a revolving door.The OpportunityWe are seeking an Associate Optometrist for our La Junta location, with scheduling flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements. La Junta is the county seat of Otero County, situated along the Arkansas River with easy access to outdoor recreation, ranching culture, and a close-knit community.This role is ideal for a new graduate or early-career OD who: Wants to practice comprehensive, hands-on optometryValues patient relationships over patient volumeIs excited about managing a broad case mix, including medical eye careGrew up in a rural or small-town environment and wants to return to that lifestyleIs drawn to southeast Colorado, or the neighboring states of Kansas, Oklahoma, or New MexicoWhy Southeast Colorado?La Junta and the surrounding region offer wide-open skies, affordable living, and a pace of life that many optometrists find deeply fulfilling. You will be a known, trusted member of your community. Your patients will remember your name, and you will remember theirs.We will help you get settled. Housing can be a challenge in La Junta, but we have strong local connections and will personally assist you in finding a home.SOURCING CHANNEL: ODs on Finance (50/50 Direct Placement Split)