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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Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Optometrist to join our growing team at a new store in Miami Gardens, FL. As part of our full-scope optometric practice, you’ll provide high-quality vision care to both children and adults in a professional, friendly, and comfortable environment. The ideal candidate will provide the highest level of care and a wide range of services to promote eye health and lifelong vision for our patients. Applicants must be licensed to practice optometry in Florida and fluent in Spanish. For those relocating, Miami Gardens offers a vibrant, culturally rich community with a warm climate and proximity to Miami’s world-class beaches and attractions. The city features diverse dining, entertainment options, and easy access to major highways, making it a convenient location.
About Us:
Our mission is to provide exceptional vision care to patients of all ages in a welcoming and professional environment. Since our founding in 2005, we’ve expanded to over 50 locations across several states, offering comprehensive eye care services tailored to the unique needs of each patient. We’re dedicated to safeguarding the vision of all patients for life. By utilizing advanced technology and personalized treatment plans. Our team of professionals is committed to providing all patients with routine eye care, specialized treatment plans, and expert advice on eyewear.
What You'll Do:
As a vital member of our team, you’ll work full-time, caring for approximately four patients per hour with a focus pm delivering personalized, high quality eye care. You’ll conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose a range of conditions, including myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma, and provide tailored treatment plans based on Indvidual patient needs. Your role will also involve prescribing medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses, educating patients on eye care and proper lens use, and maintaining meticulous patient records. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with local ophthalmologists to ensure seamless co-management of patient care. Our supportive environment fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place to practice optometry. Whether you're just starting your career or have years of experience, we value your unique perspective and skills. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a friendly and innovative setting, we would love to hear from you.
Other benefits include:
- Base Pay with production bonus
Justin Gibson
727.296.5870
Justin.Gibson@vsp.com
Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.
Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Optometrist to join our growing team at a new store in Miami Gardens, FL. As part of our full-scope optometric practice, you’ll provide high-quality vision care to both children and adults in a professional, friendly, and comfortable environment. The ideal candidate will provide the highest level of care and a wide range of services to promote eye health and lifelong vision for our patients. Applicants must be licensed to practice optometry in Florida and fluent in Spanish. For those relocating, Miami Gardens offers a vibrant, culturally rich community with a warm climate and proximity to Miami’s world-class beaches and attractions. The city features diverse dining, entertainment options, and easy access to major highways, making it a convenient location.
About Us:
Our mission is to provide exceptional vision care to patients of all ages in a welcoming and professional environment. Since our founding in 2005, we’ve expanded to over 50 locations across several states, offering comprehensive eye care services tailored to the unique needs of each patient. We’re dedicated to safeguarding the vision of all patients for life. By utilizing advanced technology and personalized treatment plans. Our team of professionals is committed to providing all patients with routine eye care, specialized treatment plans, and expert advice on eyewear.
What You'll Do:
As a vital member of our team, you’ll work full-time, caring for approximately four patients per hour with a focus pm delivering personalized, high quality eye care. You’ll conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose a range of conditions, including myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma, and provide tailored treatment plans based on Indvidual patient needs. Your role will also involve prescribing medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses, educating patients on eye care and proper lens use, and maintaining meticulous patient records. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with local ophthalmologists to ensure seamless co-management of patient care. Our supportive environment fosters professional growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place to practice optometry. Whether you're just starting your career or have years of experience, we value your unique perspective and skills. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a friendly and innovative setting, we would love to hear from you.
Other benefits include:
- Base Pay with production bonus
Justin Gibson
727.296.5870
Justin.Gibson@vsp.com
Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- LensCrafters183L
- Warby Parker158
- AEG Vision152A
- Visionworks141V
- MyEyeDr.109
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- Healthcare & Medical Services171
- Medical Devices139
- Insurance23
- Consumer Goods9
- Retail8
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 LensCrafters, Warby Parker, and AEG Vision, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 4% of optometrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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