Optometrist - Austin, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist – Austin, TX

Position Overview Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment? This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join a thriving primary care practice in Austin, TX. This unique role encourages and supports doctors to practice medically and specialize their practice if desired, offering the professional freedom to shape your clinical path within a growing company.

Location This opportunity is based in Austin, Texas, the dynamic state capital and vibrant cultural heart of Central Texas. Renowned as the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin delivers an extraordinary quality of life defined by sunny weather, top-tier schools, and a booming economic and technology corridor. Residents enjoy an internationally recognized food and barbecue scene, energetic entertainment districts, and expansive outdoor recreation right in the center of the city—from paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake and swimming at Barton Springs Pool to hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt. With its welcoming spirit, rich entrepreneurial energy, and beautiful Texas Hill Country backdrop, Austin provides an unmatched setting for both lifestyle and professional fulfillment.

Organization Overview Our practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that empowers doctors to practice as they see fit. We believe that providers should be free to focus on exemplary patient care, which is why we provide comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing and patient pre-screening. The practice environment is energetic and supportive, designed for a clinician who wants to manage a diverse patient base from pediatrics to geriatrics. By removing administrative burdens, we ensure you have the infrastructure needed to focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

What You'll Be Working On

• Providing full-scope primary care optometry to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Practicing medically with the support to specialize your practice based on your clinical interests.
• Utilizing modern technology and a supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care.
• Focusing on clinical excellence while utilizing provided patient pre-screening and technical support.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values professional autonomy, growth, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Texas.
• Strong clinical skills and a desire to practice medical-based optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment.

What's In It For You

• Total Compensation: $145,000 – $156,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Financial Incentives: Retention bonus and an incentive compensation plan.
• Student Support: Student loan reimbursement programs.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and a retirement plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Growth: CE reimbursement and a supportive environment for specialization.

Equal Opportunity Employer Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.