Associate Optometrist

Job Description

Company: Atlantic Eye Associates

Location: Hampstead, NC

Compensation & Benefits: $175,000 plus Production Bonus Opportunities

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays 401K match

Continuing Education (CE) Support

Professional License Reimbursement

Modern Technology & Equipment

Supportive Clinical Team

Stable, Growing Private Practice

Deliver Exceptional Eye Care. Build Lasting Patient Relationships. Love Where You Practice.

Atlantic Eye Associates is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Associate Optometrist to join our growing private practice in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Our mission is simple: provide exceptional medical and vision eye care while creating an outstanding patient experience. You'll be supported by an experienced team of technicians, opticians, and administrative professionals, allowing you to focus on what you do best—caring for patients.

Whether you're an experienced Optometrist or a recent graduate looking to begin your career in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

Taking Boards This August? August board candidates are encouraged to apply! We'd love to connect once you've successfully passed your boards and discuss launching your career with Atlantic Eye Associates.

Build a Long-Term Career with Ownership Potential

We're looking for more than an employee—we're looking for a future partner. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to pursue practice ownership through a buy-in opportunity after approximately three to five years, based on performance, mutual fit, and long-term practice goals.

What You'll Do:

Perform comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages.

Diagnose and manage ocular disease and vision conditions.

Prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction solutions.

Manage patients with glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, dry eye syndrome, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other ocular conditions.

Perform contact lens evaluations and fittings.

Educate patients on treatment plans, eye health, and preventative care.

Utilize advanced diagnostic technology including OCT, retinal imaging, visual fields, and other diagnostic equipment.

Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR).

Collaborate closely with opticians, technicians, and support staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Build long-term patient relationships through outstanding clinical care and communication.

Qualifications:

Required:

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry.

Active North Carolina Optometry License.

Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred:

Experience in private practice optometry.

Experience diagnosing and managing ocular disease.

Myopia management is a plus.

Specialty contact lens fitting experience is a plus.

Dry eye management experience.

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR).

Interest in developing long-term patient relationships.

What Success Looks Like:

Our most successful doctors:

Deliver exceptional clinical care and patient satisfaction.

Build trust and lasting relationships with patients and families.

Educate patients thoroughly and compassionately.

Work collaboratively with technicians, opticians, and support staff.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Contribute to a positive, efficient, and welcoming office culture.

Continuously pursue professional growth and clinical excellence.

Why Join Atlantic Eye Associates? Established and respected private practice.

Loyal patient base with a strong reputation in the community.

Experienced support staff that allows doctors to focus on patient care.

Advanced diagnostic technology.

Collaborative, patient-first culture.

Excellent work-life balance.

Long-term career growth opportunities.

If you're looking for a practice where you can build meaningful patient relationships, practice full-scope optometry, and become part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply today.

Atlantic Eye Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.