Optometrist (Medical Center Eye Clinic) - Salem, OR

Optometrist Opportunity at Medical Center Eye Clinic in Salem, Oregon

Medical Center Eye Clinic in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a dedicated Optometrist who is passionate about helping patients protect and improve their vision. This is a great opportunity to join a respected, physician-owned private practice with deep community roots, a broad clinical scope, and a supportive team environment. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can provide meaningful patient care, build strong patient relationships, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, Medical Center Eye Clinic is a place where you can thrive.

Medical Center Eye Clinic has proudly served the Salem community since 1967, guided by its mission: your eye health is our vision. As a physician-owned private practice, the clinic offers a welcoming, collaborative environment where providers can build meaningful patient relationships and feel supported in delivering high-quality care. The practice combines advanced diagnostic technology, dedicated technician and scribe support, and a laid-back, patient-focused culture to help providers do their best work. With a four-day workweek and no evenings, weekends, holidays, or call, this opportunity offers the autonomy, team support, and work-life balance to grow your career in a respected community practice.

In this 32-hour-per-week role, you'll provide comprehensive, patient-centered eye care for a diverse patient base. Your work will include conducting thorough eye examinations, assessing visual acuity and ocular health, prescribing corrective lenses, and creating personalized treatment plans based on each patient's needs. You'll diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions, including refractive errors, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, diabetic eye care, macular degeneration, myopia management, and urgent concerns such as corneal abrasions, flashes, and floaters. You'll also use advanced diagnostic technology, including OCT, HVF, and fundus photography, while maintaining accurate medical records, supporting HIPAA compliance, educating patients on eye health and preventive care, and collaborating closely with optical, clinical, and administrative team members to deliver a seamless patient experience.

You're a compassionate and clinically confident Optometrist with a valid Oregon optometry license and a strong understanding of ophthalmic physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and patient-centered eye care. You communicate clearly, build trust with patients of all ages and visual needs, and feel comfortable diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions. You also enjoy collaborating with opticians, technicians, scribes, and administrative team members to create a positive, seamless patient experience. Most importantly, you bring a genuine passion for helping people protect and improve their vision, a commitment to continuous learning, and an interest in contributing to a supportive team culture and the continued success of a respected community practice.

Living in Salem offers the perfect blend of community, convenience, and Pacific Northwest charm. As Oregon's capital city in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Salem is surrounded by vineyards, farms, gardens, and scenic outdoor spaces while still offering the restaurants, shops, entertainment, and everyday amenities that make city living easy.

Historic downtown Salem features local cafs, boutiques, theaters, events, and access to Riverfront Park, while nearby trails, parks, and the Willamette River create plenty of opportunities to get outside. With Portland less than an hour away and the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountains within easy reach, Salem is a great place to build a career, enjoy a balanced lifestyle, and feel connected to a welcoming community.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance for the provider and partner
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• 56 hours of paid sick leave
• Production bonus opportunity
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance

Minimum qualifications:

• Optometry license in Oregon