Optometrist (Ideal Eye Team)

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, please click here.

Are you a Texas-licensed optometry professional looking to join a reputable practice? Located in Temple, TX, Wildflower Vision, part of the Ideal Eye team, is seeking a well-rounded professional to join their growing team immediately. Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, we encourage you to explore this incredible opportunity. 

This position is eligible for a 10K Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance! 

Why join us?  

Wildflower Vision is dedicated to providing the ultimate eye care experience for every patient. The practice offers comprehensive services, including thorough eye exams, specialty contact lenses, and diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Their complete eye care is tailored to meet the needs of every family member at different life stages, ranging from children's eye exams and comfortable contact lens fittings to co-managing laser eye surgery. Whether it's a child's first eye check-up or a routine visit for an adult, the team of professionals are committed to ensuring that families can see clearly and confidently. 

What you'll do: 

You will engage in comprehensive optometry, serving patients of all ages with a variety of visual and medical conditions. Your responsibilities will include providing thorough eye care, educating patients about their ocular health, and recommending vision-enhancing products. You will have access to advanced equipment, such as an Optos, glaucoma testing tools, an electronic lensometer, a tonometer, and a phoropter, to aid you in delivering high-quality care. This full-time position is scheduled from Monday to Friday, with hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, allowing you to see approximately 22 patients each day, and you will also receive a production bonus of 14.5%. 

Who we're seeking: 

You're a dynamic and versatile professional who excels within a clinical, fast-paced setting. You can adapt quickly and be flexible in your current environment. You’re excited to work alongside other optometrists to deliver top-notch care. As a valued team member, you'll provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, visual and medical conditions, educate patients about their ocular health, and recommend vision-enhancing products. Your skills enable you to leverage state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, ensuring the utmost precision in formulating treatment recommendations. "New graduates are encouraged to apply!"

Why you'll love Temple: 

Located in Central Texas, Temple is conveniently situated within proximity to the best major cities in Texas: Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. Offering an excellent quality of life, Temple is a vibrant town surrounded by crystal clear lakes and rolling green hills, and it has a lot to offer outdoor enthusiasts and those who enjoy indoor activities. Residents and visitors alike can tour historical museums, go swimming or kayaking, listen to a performance by a professional symphony, or relax at a local winery. With everything this captivating city has to offer, Temple is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. 

Special note about this opportunity: 

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, the hiring decision and acceptance of this position are 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 judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

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 has 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.

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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.

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.