Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

VSP Vision; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brookside Optometric Group in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and improve patients’ quality of life. The practice, affiliated with VSP Vision, uses advanced technology and a patient-centered approach.

This role offers a Monday–Saturday schedule, clinical autonomy, and opportunities for LASIK co-management and specialty contact lens fittings. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• OD degree and licensure to practice in California.
• 1–3 years clinical practice preferred; new grads welcome.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and patient‑centered care.
• Leadership, organization, and business‑minded aptitude are valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and prescribe corrective eyewear.
• Determine contact lens prescriptions and fit specialty lenses as needed.
• Open practice hours include Monday–Saturday with modern technology support.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Tools

Optomap

OCT

FDT

Pentacam

EnChroma

Autorefractors

Job description

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, pleaseclick here.

Are you an Optometrist looking for a full-time opportunity to work in a thriving practice where you'll provide excellent care and improve the quality of life for patients? Do you want to join a team passionate about community involvement and giving back to communities in underserved countries where eye care is needed most? If you're looking for a long-term opportunity to make a difference and directly impact a well-established practice, Brookside Optometric Group is the place for you.

This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of $20,000.

Why join us?

Brookside Optometric Group is committed to providing quality eye health care to the community and goes the extra mile to serve patients by offering extended hours, the most advanced technology, an in‑house lab, and an extensive inventory of over 1,500 frames. As part of the VSP family, this practice offers a wide range of specialized services, including ocular disease management and treatment solutions as well as external eye disease care. Brookside Optometric Group ensures the highest standard of eye care through a compassionate team dedicated to helping families preserve their precious gift of sight.

What you'll do:

As the newest member of our team, you'll work 30 to 40 hours weekly and perform comprehensive eye examinations, recommend eyewear, and determine contact lens prescriptions‑the practice is open Monday through Saturday. You'll enjoy caring for patients in a modernized practice with accessto behind‑the‑scenes functional technology, including Optomap (retinal scanning), OCT (retinal scanning), FDT (visual field testing), Pentacam (advanced scanning of corneal topography), EnChroma (color vision technology), and auto‑refractors‑plus, highly‑trained staff to support you throughout examinations.

Who you are:

You're an ambitious and compassionate Optometrist who strives to consistently exceed patient expectations while providing personalized and individualized care to ensure excellent eye health and vision care. You enjoy caring for a diverse patient population, and you're an excellent listener who genuinely cares about patients. The preferred qualifications for this position include specialty contact lens fittings and surgical co‑management for LASIK.

Why you'll love Stockton:

Located in California's Central Valley, surrounded by natural beauty, Stockton is situated along the San Joaquin Delta and is a culturally rich and diverse city‑plus, it offers perfect weather all year long. With access to iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and Sequoia National Park, residents can easily explore the outdoors. Stockton is also known for its art scene where residents can enjoy museums, concerts, live theatre, and year‑round farmer's markets. Its proximity to some of California's most visited destinations‑San Francisco, Sacramento, Monterey Bay, Napa, and Santa Cruz‑make it an ideal location to call home.

Special note about thisopportunity:

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Global Company. While VSP Global is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, 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 been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

• Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure
• 1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong business aptitude, self‑discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of his/her job duties
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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.

VSP is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. To help us ensure we meet our commitment to equal employment opportunity,

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.