Optometrist - Roanoke, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist – Roanoke, VA 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 premier opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join a thriving, doctor-owned MD/OD private practice in Roanoke, VA. This unique role encourages and supports doctors to practice medically and specialize their care if desired, offering the professional freedom to shape your clinical path within an expanding, highly collaborative setting. With full operational and technician support, you can focus on delivering exemplary care while enjoying a great quality of life in the heart of the Blue Ridge.

Location

Roanoke, Virginia

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, rich history, and modern southern charm. Known as the "Star City of the South," Roanoke features a vibrant downtown, a bustling arts and culinary scene, and immediate access to world-class hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and Smith Mountain Lake. With an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, Roanoke provides an exceptional setting for both young professionals and families.

Organization Overview

Our practice is a leader in comprehensive primary and medical eye care, committed to a model that empowers doctors to practice with complete professional autonomy. We believe that providers should be free to focus entirely on exemplary patient care, which is why we provide full ancillary business and technician support—including complete pre-testing, billing, and administrative workflow management.

The practice environment is energetic, high-tech, and supportive, designed for a clinician who wants to manage a diverse patient base spanning all ages. By removing administrative bottlenecks and handling pre-screening, our experienced technical team ensures you have the exact infrastructure needed to prioritize clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

What You'll Be Working On

• Full-Scope Care: Providing comprehensive primary and medical optometry to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Specialized Focus: Practicing medical optometry with full practice support to specialize your care based on your clinical interests.
• Modern Infrastructure: Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and a fully trained support staff.
• Operational Ease: Focusing on clinical outcomes while relying on dedicated technician support to handle pre-screening and patient flow.
• Collaborative Culture: Contributing to a team-oriented environment that values professional growth, autonomy, and clinical teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensure: Valid Optometry License (or license-eligible) in the state of Virginia.
• Clinical Skills: Strong clinical skills with a desire to practice medical-based optometry.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively alongside fellow clinicians and expert support staff.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care setting.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: Generous base salary range of $175,000 – $200,000 (negotiable based on experience) plus production-based incentives.
• Financial Incentives: Retention bonuses and structured incentive plans to maximize your earning potential.
• Student Loan Support: Dedicated student loan reimbursement programs available.
• Full Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus a company-matched retirement plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with flexible scheduling to protect your time outside the clinic.
• Professional Growth: Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement and full backing to expand specialized clinical services.

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.