Entry Level Resident Optometrist Jobs
New grad resident optometrist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotation records or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Optum, Orlando Health, and MyMichigan Health hiring at this level now.
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Location: Destin, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Department: Med Surg
Schedule: Day | Full-time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assists with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Communicates, monitors and records changes in patient condition as appropriate.
- Actively engages and participates in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Destin, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Department: Med Surg
Schedule: Day | Full-time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with patient care including observation and documentation of patient healthcare needs and communication of pertinent information to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assists with documentation and implementation of physician and nursing orders under the direction of the registered nurse preceptor.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Communicates, monitors and records changes in patient condition as appropriate.
- Actively engages and participates in transition to practice programs in order to develop clinical thinking and enhanced clinical judgment to provide safe, competent, person-centered care.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Entry Level Resident Optometrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level resident optometrist job?
Start by highlighting your clinical rotations, externships, and any hands-on patient care experience from your optometry program, since employers at this level value demonstrated clinical exposure over years on the job. A focused cover letter that names the practice setting you are applying to, strong references from supervising optometrists, and an up-to-date state license application in progress all give entry level candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire entry level resident optometrists?
Companies hiring entry level resident optometrists right now include Optum, Orlando Health, and MyMichigan Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from private optometry practices, retail vision centers, and health system-affiliated eye care clinics that build their staff pipeline directly from residency programs and new graduates.
Are there remote entry level resident optometrist jobs?
Yes, though most resident optometrist roles require in-person patient care. About 9% of entry level resident optometrist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover administrative, telehealth triage, or clinical coordination duties rather than full patient examination responsibilities.
Are these new grad resident optometrist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior resident optometrist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or externships toward the requirement, or explicitly states that candidates still completing licensure are encouraged to apply. No prior full-time employment is needed to qualify.
Which industries hire the most entry level resident optometrists?
Entry Level resident optometrist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volume and structured mentorship environments that make them well suited to bringing on new graduates building their clinical foundation.