Optometrist (Lakeshore Optical) - Tempe, AZ

VSP Vision; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus

Partnership opportunity

Job summary

Lakeshore Optical in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Optometrist to join a patient-focused practice. This role welcomes both new graduates and experienced professionals and offers a balanced schedule with 24 to 40 hours per week.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, fit contact lenses, evaluate visual needs, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, educate patients, and collaborate with a small, supportive team using modern diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• New graduates and experienced optometrists welcome.
• Must hold an Optometry license in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye exams and patient care.
• Measure and fit contact lenses.
• Evaluate visual needs and diagnose ocular conditions.
• Educate patients and explain treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a small team to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Education

Optometry license in Arizona

Job description

Lakeshore Optical in Tempe, AZ, is immediately hiring an Optometrist and welcomes both new graduates and experienced professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a patient-focused practice in a vibrant Arizona community while building a rewarding career in a supportive, upbeat environment.

Why join us?

Since 1978, Lakeshore Optical has been dedicated to helping every patient see and look their best while delivering unmatched eyewear and eye care experiences. This well-established Tempe practice offers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, pediatric care, dry eye treatment, and medical eye care, with plans to expand services to include IPL for dry eye treatment and facial aesthetics. With a close-knit team of four employees, a reputation for delivering some of the best eye care in Arizona, and five-star reviews that reinforce its commitment to patients, Lakeshore Optical offers an upbeat, laid-back environment that is enjoyable for both doctors and patients. Providers can expect to see approximately 12 to 16 patients per day in a supportive, patient-focused setting.

What you’ll do:

In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive, personalized eye care in a supportive environment, including performing routine and medical eye exams, measuring and fitting contact lenses, evaluating visual needs, and diagnosing and managing a variety of ocular conditions. You’ll use your clinical judgment to educate patients on their eye health, recommend appropriate treatment plans, and help each person feel confident in their care. The practice offers helpful diagnostic technology, including a retinal camera, NCT, and auto-refractor, along with a collaborative team that supports a smooth patient experience from exam to eyewear. This flexible opportunity offers approximately 24 to 40 hours per week, making it a great fit for an Optometrist who wants to provide high-quality care while enjoying a balanced practice setting.

Who you are:

You’re a personable, upbeat Optometrist who is passionate about providing exceptional eye care and creating a positive experience for patients of all ages. You communicate with warmth and confidence, enjoy working collaboratively with a close-knit team, and are committed to continued learning, personalized treatment, and helping the practice grow while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Why you’ll love Tempe, AZ:

Living in Tempe offers the perfect blend of sunny Arizona living, vibrant city energy, and easy access to outdoor adventure. Located in the heart of the Phoenix metro area, Tempe is known for its welcoming community, diverse dining scene, lively downtown, and year-round recreation. Residents can enjoy everything from walking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding around Tempe Town Lake to exploring local parks, trails, arts events, festivals, and entertainment. With Arizona State University adding a youthful, innovative spirit and plenty of nearby amenities, Tempe provides a dynamic yet approachable lifestyle for professionals, families, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of desert living.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Production bonus
• Partnership opportunity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in Arizona

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 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.