Optometrist

Optometrist

• Receive $42,000 per year to help with housing costs on top of your $143,000 salary
• Opportunity to qualify for NHSC and SLRP loan repayment
• Serve the Greater Monterey Bay Area, providing comprehensive office-based eye care

Offer Package

• Loan Repayment
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Loan repayment through NHSC and SLRP
• Relocation assistance | In-state: $5,000 | Out-of-state: $7,500
• Compensation: $143,375 - $178,000

Benefits:

• $42,000/yr in housing assistance
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision, free of any monthly premium charge
• 5 weeks paid vacation, 11 holidays, and 5 paid sick days
• 5 CME days plus $4,500 allowance
• 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans
• Full malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• License and DEA reimbursement

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

• Provide comprehensive, office-based eye care with a focus on preventive health, early disease detection, and patient education.
• Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine eye exams and vision assessments, including evaluation of visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, macular function, and visual fields
  • Detect and diagnose refractive errors, ocular disease, and systemic conditions with eye-related manifestations
  • Prescribe corrective lenses and appropriate treatments
  • Develop and communicate clear, individualized care plans
  • Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment options
  • Assist with and interpret diagnostic testing
  • Collaborate with optometrists and clinical staff to support coordinated, high-quality patient care

Base salary, plus supplemental pay for providers who agree to work at our South County outlying clinics:

• Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield: +15% of base salary
• King City: +20% of base salary