Put your clinical expertise to work at St Helens Eyecare Specialists in Saint Helens, Oregon. This part-time or full-time optometrist opportunity combines meaningful patient care with the chance to contribute fresh ideas to the practice’s future. Help meet the community’s eye care needs while taking the next step in your career.
What you'll do:
As an optometrist in this practice, you’ll provide comprehensive eye exams and treatment for a diverse range of patients, from children needing routine vision care to seniors experiencing age-related changes and individuals managing complex eye conditions. You’ll use equipment including OCT, HVF, and ultra-widefield fundus photography to support diagnosis and develop personalized treatment plans. With 16–22 patient encounters per day, you’ll combine your clinical skills with a compassionate approach to help patients understand their eye health and care options. Working alongside opticians and administrative staff, you’ll help create a coordinated, welcoming experience throughout each patient’s visit. This position offers part-time or full-time employment, giving you the opportunity to contribute your expertise in a collaborative, patient-focused setting.
Who you are:
You’re a reliable, patient-focused optometrist who is comfortable practicing full-scope optometry and enjoys working as part of a team. You take time to listen to patients, explain their care options clearly, and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit. Colleagues can count on your dependable approach, willingness to collaborate, and commitment to a positive patient experience. You bring a thoughtful approach to each patient’s needs and value the contributions of those working alongside you. Some experience in medical optometry is preferred.
Why you'll love Saint Helens:
Set along the Columbia River, Saint Helens blends historic charm with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Explore downtown shops and eateries, spend an afternoon at Columbia View Park, or take in the scenery along the riverfront. Community traditions such as Spirit of Halloweentown bring a distinctive local energy, while access to Portland offers options for a change of pace. Whether you’re drawn to waterfront outings or a stroll through the historic downtown, Saint Helens offers plenty to discover beyond the workday.
You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- $150K base salary plus production bonus
- ICHRA Healthcare account
- Vision benefits
- IRA retirement account with matching
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Long-term growth opportunities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Optometry License in Oregon
This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support
VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.
