Optometrist (Ideal Eye)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Ideal Eye, a multi-location practice, is seeking a Texas-licensed Floater Optometrist to support growing practices across Central Texas, including North San Antonio, Lockhart, Buda, and Kyle. This opportunity is a strong fit for an experienced optometrist or recent graduate who enjoys variety, collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across different patient communities while providing personalized, high-quality eye care. 

Why join us? 

Join a connected group of Central Texas practices—including Eye-Deal Vision in San Antonio, Lockhart Vision in Lockhart, Buda Vision in Buda, and Kyle Vision in Kyle—that share a commitment to providing every patient with the highest standard of personalized eye care. As demand for healthcare services continues to grow across many Central Texas communities, this Floater Optometrist role offers the opportunity to serve a variety of patient populations, support both growing suburban and small-town communities, and build a meaningful optometry career while experiencing the variety, connection, and lifestyle that make Central Texas a great place to live and work. 

What you'll do:

You’ll partner with a dedicated team of 20 eye care professionals to help patients achieve their best vision, caring for up to 22 patients each day. In this role, you’ll perform comprehensive eye exams, support surgical co-management, diagnose and help treat ocular disease, prescribe and dispense corrective lenses, respond to eye emergencies, and educate patients on healthy vision using advanced diagnostic technology. This opportunity offers up to 40 hours per week based on location needs, with weekday shifts typically scheduled Monday through Friday for eight hours per day and Saturday shifts generally scheduled for six hours. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, medical insurance, paid time off, production bonus opportunities, malpractice insurance, a continuing education allowance, and a relocation stipend. 

Who we're seeking:

The ideal candidate is a Texas-licensed Optometrist who is adaptable, dependable, and comfortable supporting multiple practice locations. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a detail-oriented and patient-centered approach to care. We’re seeking someone who demonstrates empathy, sound clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, good dexterity, and a commitment to continuous learning while bringing flexibility, professionalism, and consistency to every office and patient interaction. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why you'll love Central Texas:

Central Texas offers a welcoming mix of vibrant communities, affordable living, outdoor recreation, local restaurants, and convenient access to both small-town charm and larger city amenities. With opportunities to support practices in areas such as South Austin, North San Antonio, Lockhart, Buda, Kyle, and Killeen, this role allows you to experience the variety and connection that make the region a great place to build a career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. 

Special note about this opportunity:

This is a career opportunity with practices 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 information in this description was provided by the hiring practice and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role; it is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. 

 

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 had 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.

VSP is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. To help us ensure we meet our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please consider responding to the following optional questions regarding race and gender. We are asking you to provide this information on a voluntary basis. All responses will be kept confidential and will in no way impact the consideration of your application. Applicants who live in the following jurisdictions should not respond to the race or gender self-identification request, so please select “Prefer not to say, I Don’t Wish to Answer, I decline to self-identify, or I decline to identify my race and ethnicity” for the questions:

 

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