Primary Care Optometrist

At AVP•SEES Group, exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. As one of the largest eye care networks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, we provide our teams with the training, technology, and support they need to thrive while making a difference in patients' lives. Together, we're building the future of eye care.

To deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients, serve and educate our provider network, and fulfill our commitment to our stakeholders.

An established and growing referral network

Strong relationships with community optometrists

A clear path to building a full practice within approximately six to twelve months

Access to multiple clinical locations and established surgery centers

This optometrist practices in a medically focused, referral-driven model and does not generally provide routine primary eye care. The role is designed for clinicians who function as trusted medical partners—both to ophthalmologists within the organization and to referring optometrists in the community.

These optometrists manage a broad spectrum of medical eye disease and play a key role in pre- and post-operative care, delivering consistent, high-quality clinical judgment that referring physicians can rely on with confidence.

The position involves comprehensive medical eye care, including but not limited to:

Pre-operative evaluation and counseling for cataract and refractive surgery

Post-operative management of surgical patients

Evaluation and treatment of common medical eye conditions encountered in a specialty practice setting

Referring physicians should feel confident that patients shared into this model receive thoughtful, high-quality care consistent with specialty practice standards. Demonstrate strong training and sound clinical judgment

Community Engagement & Professional Presence

This role extends beyond the clinic. Engagement with referring optometrists and healthcare professionals

Participation in community and professional meetings

Leadership involvement in local or regional professional organizations

Speaking engagements, education, or clinical outreach initiatives when appropriate

The optometrist serves as both a clinician and an ambassador for collaborative care within the region.

Seeks a role centered on medical care, not retail or primary eye care

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology

Active Tennessee medical license, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date

DEA registration and unrestricted authority to prescribe medications

Strong clinical and surgical judgment with a patient-centered approach to care

Ability to collaborate effectively with optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Frequent use of hands, fingers, and computer equipment

Annual compliance training is required.

Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies is required.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.