Optometrist (Sun State Eye Care) - Phoenix, AZ

VSP Vision; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

Production bonus

Malpractice insurance

Ownership opportunity

Mentorship

Job summary

Sun State Eye Care is seeking an Optometrist in Phoenix, AZ to provide full-scope eye care with a focus on personalized patient care. The role offers a collaborative team environment and the flexibility of a 21–36 hour weekly schedule, with opportunities to grow in ocular aesthetics and vision therapy as the practice expands.

You will diagnose and manage conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, fit eyewear and contact lenses, and educate patients while coordinating care with

Qualifications

• Qualified optometrist with licensure to practice in Arizona.
• Experience in binocular vision and ocular disease is preferred.
• Strong communication and patient education skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, including diagnosing and managing ocular conditions.
• Prescribe eyewear and fit contact lenses; deliver medical eye care within the Arizona scope of practice.
• Educate patients, coordinate care with other providers, maintain EMR, and work with a collaborative team on a 21–36 hour weekly schedule.

Skills

Binocular vision

Ocular disease management

Patient education

Contact lens fitting

Education

Arizona Optometry License

Job description

Sun State Eye Care in Phoenix, Arizona

Sun State Eye Care in Phoenix, Arizona, is a caring and supportive practice offering an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist who wants to provide full-scope eye care while enjoying great hours that support work-life balance. With a commitment to personalized patient care, this role is ideal for a clinician looking to grow with a practice that values collaboration, compassion, and high-quality optometry.

Founded in 2023, Sun State Eye Care is a caring and supportive practice dedicated to providing personalized eye care in a welcoming environment. With a focus on primary care, ocular disease, and binocular vision, the practice is growing its full-scope services to include ocular aesthetics and vision therapy, offering Optometrists the opportunity to help shape an expanding patient-centered practice alongside a collaborative team of 14 professionals.

What you'll do:

In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, including diagnosing, treating, and managing ocular conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye disease, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. You’ll prescribe eyewear and fit contact lenses, deliver medical eye care within the Arizona scope of practice, and use advanced diagnostic technology, including Optovue OCT and Fundus Camera, Oculus visual field, Neurolens, Zeiss iProfiler auto-refractor, topographer, and auto-phoropter, to support accurate evaluations and personalized treatment plans. You’ll also educate patients, coordinate care with other healthcare providers, maintain timely electronic medical records, collaborate with technicians, opticians, and administrative staff, and build lasting patient relationships through compassionate, high-quality care in a flexible 21-to 36-hour weekly schedule.

Who you are:

You’re a compassionate, motivated Optometrist with a valid Arizona optometry license and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional eye care for patients of all ages. With preferred experience in binocular vision and ocular disease, you’re confident managing a wide range of visual and medical needs while staying current on advancements in optometry and personalized treatment options. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and thrive in a collaborative environment alongside opticians, technicians, and administrative staff, bringing both clinical competence and a patient-first mindset to support the continued growth and success of the practice.

Why you’ll love Phoenix, AZ:

Phoenix offers an energizing desert lifestyle with the perfect blend of sunshine, outdoor adventure, and big-city convenience. From scenic hiking at Camelback Mountain and South Mountain to vibrant dining, arts, sports, and cultural experiences throughout the Valley, there’s always something to explore. With diverse neighborhoods, access to parks, shopping, restaurants, and year-round recreation, Phoenix is an appealing place to build a career, enjoy work-life balance, and feel connected to a growing, dynamic community.

Benefits:

• 401k with match


• Paid time off


• Medical Insurance


• Production bonus


• Malpractice insurance


• Ownership opportunity


• Mentorship

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in Arizona

Preferred Specialties:

• Experience in binocular vision and ocular disease

Equal Opportunity:

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.

Additional Requirements:

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.