Optometrist - Lexington, Kentucky

Hëda; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phantom Equity Option

Retention bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Health & Retirement benefits

Generous PTO

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Hëda in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time Optometrist to provide full-scope primary care with the option to specialize. You’ll work with modern technology in a collaborative team, focusing on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

The role offers professional freedom to shape your path within a growing company, with compensation, equity options, retention incentives, student loan reimbursement, health/retirement benefits, PTO, and CE support.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Kentucky.
• Strong clinical skills and a desire to practice medical-based optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope primary care optometry from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Practice medically with option to specialize your practice.
• Utilize modern technology and supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care.
• Focus on clinical excellence while using provided pre-screening and technical support.
• Contribute to a culture valuing autonomy, growth, and teamwork.

Skills

OD license readiness

Strong clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Licensed or eligible in Kentucky

Job description

Optometrist – Lexington, KY

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join a thriving primary care practice in Lexington, KY. This unique role encourages and supports doctors to practice medically and specialize their practice if desired, offering the professional freedom to shape your clinical path within a growing company.

Location

This opportunity is based in Lexington, Kentucky, the vibrant heart of the Bluegrass region and the second-largest city in the state. Renowned worldwide as the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington offers an exceptional quality of life defined by scenic rolling pastures, a thriving economy, safe neighborhoods, and an affordable cost of living. Home to the University of Kentucky, the city combines collegiate energy with rich Southern charm. Residents enjoy a flourishing farm-to-table culinary scene, the bustling Distillery District, upscale shopping and dining at The Summit at Fritz Farm, and historic thoroughbred racing at iconic Keeneland Race Course. With top-rated school districts, expansive park systems like The Arboretum, and easy access along the I-75 and I-64 corridors, Lexington provides an ideal balance of cultural sophistication and family-friendly living.

Organization Overview

Our practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that empowers doctors to practice as they see fit. We believe that providers should be free to focus on exemplary patient care, which is why we provide comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing and patient pre-screening.

The practice environment is energetic and supportive, designed for a clinician who wants to manage a diverse patient base from pediatrics to geriatrics. By removing administrative burdens, we ensure you have the infrastructure needed to focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

What You'll Be Working On

• Providing full-scope primary care optometry to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Practicing medically with the support to specialize your practice based on your clinical interests.
• Utilizing modern technology and a supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care.
• Focusing on clinical excellence while utilizing provided patient pre-screening and technical support.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values professional autonomy, growth, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Kentucky.
• Strong clinical skills and a desire to practice medical-based optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment.

What's In It For You

• Total Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Equity Opportunity: Phantom Equity Option to share in the company's long-term success.
• Financial Incentives: Retention bonus and an incentive compensation plan.
• Student Support: Student loan reimbursement programs.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and a retirement plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Growth: CE reimbursement and a supportive environment for specialization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.