Optometrist (Ownership Track) - La Junta, Colorado

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION: La Junta, Colorado PRACTICE MODALITY: Large Private Practice (3+ Doctors) SCHEDULE: Full time (5 days) COMPENSATION: $120,000 (negotiable & based on experience) BENEFITS: • Retirement Plan (401K or SIMPLE IRA) • Health Benefits • PTO • Continuing education allowance Free eyecare and eyewear for you and your family Free membership to the local gym Assistance finding housing in La Junta — our doctor has strong local connections Future buy-in / ownership pathway for the right candidate SPECIALTIES: • Primary Care • Pediatrics • Binocular / Vision Therapy • Speciality Contact Lens • Dry Eyes / Aesthetics • Ocular Disease PRACTICE OVERVIEW & DETAILS: our practice is a thriving, independently owned optometry practice with two locations in southeast Colorado — La Junta and Lamar. We provide full-scope optometric care to patients of all ages, from pediatric exams to advanced medical eye care. Our practice is physician-led, community-rooted, and equipped with technology that rivals any urban clinic. We are proud to offer: Eidon ultra-widefield retinal camera OCT imaging system Virtual reality visual field machine YAG / SLT combination laser Marco OPD III scan corneal topographer / wavefront analyzer / auto-refractor Our patients are loyal, grateful, and genuinely care about their doctors. In a rural practice, you build real relationships — not a revolving door. The Opportunity We are seeking an Associate Optometrist for our La Junta location, with scheduling flexibility for full-time or part-time arrangements. La Junta is the county seat of Otero County, situated along the Arkansas River with easy access to outdoor recreation, ranching culture, and a close-knit community. This role is ideal for a new graduate or early-career OD who: Wants to practice comprehensive, hands-on optometry Values patient relationships over patient volume Is excited about managing a broad case mix, including medical eye care Grew up in a rural or small-town environment and wants to return to that lifestyle Is drawn to southeast Colorado, or the neighboring states of Kansas, Oklahoma, or New Mexico Why Southeast Colorado? La Junta and the surrounding region offer wide-open skies, affordable living, and a pace of life that many optometrists find deeply fulfilling. You will be a known, trusted member of your community. Your patients will remember your name, and you will remember theirs. We will help you get settled. Housing can be a challenge in La Junta, but we have strong local connections and will personally assist you in finding a home. SOURCING CHANNEL: ODs on Finance (50/50 Direct Placement Split)