Optometrist Jobs
Optometrist jobs are open across private practices, retail chains, hospital systems, and community health centers, from new-grad OD roles to practice ownership, with specializations in pediatric vision, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Company Description
Work when it works for you.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled, personable optometrist who wants to earn additional income while enjoying maximum flexibility. Whether you’re balancing another role, family life, or easing into retirement, this position lets you choose when — and how — you work.
At our practice, you’re more than an optometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first.
What you’ll find here:
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Advanced technology for excellent patient care
- Flexible schedules for better work-life balance
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- A genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your success
Rewarding compensation
- Competitive daily rate, with bonus potential (not tied to sales)
- Malpractice coverage and retirement benefits with employer match
- Paid sick time and personal financial wellness and planning services
A Smarter Way to Work
- No on-call shifts. No late nights. Ever
- Flexible schedules designed around your life and priorities
- Travel reimbursement that meets policy guidelines
Job Description
You’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Deliver warm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatment
- Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
- Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture
- Freedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease
- Opportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertise
Qualifications
Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practice
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the website.
Company Description
Work when it works for you.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled, personable optometrist who wants to earn additional income while enjoying maximum flexibility. Whether you’re balancing another role, family life, or easing into retirement, this position lets you choose when — and how — you work.
At our practice, you’re more than an optometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first.
What you’ll find here:
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Advanced technology for excellent patient care
- Flexible schedules for better work-life balance
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- A genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your success
Rewarding compensation
- Competitive daily rate, with bonus potential (not tied to sales)
- Malpractice coverage and retirement benefits with employer match
- Paid sick time and personal financial wellness and planning services
A Smarter Way to Work
- No on-call shifts. No late nights. Ever
- Flexible schedules designed around your life and priorities
- Travel reimbursement that meets policy guidelines
Job Description
You’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Deliver warm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatment
- Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
- Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture
- Freedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease
- Opportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertise
Qualifications
Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practice
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the website.
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Find Optometrist JobsOptometrist Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- National Vision397
- MyEyeDr.313
- Warby Parker207
- Vision Service Plan131
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services843
- Retail304
- Consumer Goods282
- Medical Devices176
- Insurance130
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optometrist jobs.
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school
- Active state optometry license in the state of practice
- Proficiency with slit-lamp examination and ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Eyefinity or RevolutionEHR
- Therapeutic prescribing authority or TPA certification where applicable
- One or more years of clinical experience in a private or retail optometry setting
Tips for Your Optometrist Job Search
Tailor your CV to the setting
A private practice and a retail optical chain look for different things. Emphasize patient volume, therapeutic scope, and complex case experience for clinical roles, and highlight efficiency, frame styling, and contact lens sales conversions for retail settings.
List every state license you hold
Many employers, especially multi-location groups and telehealth-adjacent roles, prefer candidates licensed in multiple states. Put each active state license and its expiration date in a dedicated credentials section so recruiters spot them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists optometrist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Flag therapeutic prescribing authority clearly
Therapeutic drug-prescribing rights differ by state, and employers hiring across state lines care about this. Note your TPA certification and any controlled-substance scheduling authority explicitly in your resume header, not buried in a skills list.
Prepare a patient-case narrative for interviews
Interviewers at clinical and hospital-based practices routinely ask you to walk through a challenging case. Have one ready that shows your differential diagnosis thinking, your co-management approach with ophthalmology, and the patient outcome.
Negotiate production bonuses separately from base
Many optometrist offers include a base plus a per-exam or revenue-share bonus. Ask for the bonus structure in writing before you accept, and confirm whether the calculation is based on collections or gross production.
Optometrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most optometrists?
The companies hiring the most optometrists right now include MyEyeDr., National Vision, and Warby Parker, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Georgia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Retail optical chains and multi-location vision care groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many optometrist jobs are remote?
About 1% of optometrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, since most roles require in-person patient care and hands-on equipment. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include telehealth triage consultations, vision therapy planning, and clinical education or training roles within larger health systems.
How do you become an optometrist?
You become an optometrist by completing a four-year undergraduate degree, then earning a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school, which takes another four years. After graduating you must pass the NBEO examinations and apply for a state license in whichever state you plan to practice. Some optometrists complete an optional one-year residency to build expertise in a specialty such as low vision, pediatrics, or cornea and contact lenses.
How do you get hired as an optometrist with little experience?
New graduates often land their first role by targeting retail optical chains and corporate vision centers, which hire new ODs regularly and provide structured onboarding. Externship sites are also a strong pipeline: supervisors who know your clinical skills can connect you to open positions before you graduate. Highlighting your NBEO scores, any specialty rotations, and patient volume from your clinical years helps offset limited post-graduate experience.
What does the optometrist interview process look like?
Most optometrist interviews begin with a phone screen from a practice manager or HR contact covering your licensure, availability, and general fit. A second stage typically involves an in-person or video meeting with the lead OD or practice owner, where you discuss clinical approach, patient philosophy, and case management style. Some employers, particularly private practices, also ask you to shadow for a half-day or complete a brief trial examination before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to optometrist jobs?
You can find and apply to optometrist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices, health systems, and optical chains across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your state license, preferred setting, and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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