Explore Optometrist Jobs

Find optometrist jobs that match your clinical expertise and career goals on Ladders. Browse opportunities with employers seeking professionals to assess vision, diagnose and manage eye conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and support patients’ long-term eye health. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Optometrists Do

Optometrists provide primary eye and vision care. Depending on their training, state regulations, and practice setting, they may conduct comprehensive eye examinations, identify vision problems and signs of disease, prescribe glasses or contact lenses, manage certain eye conditions, and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists when needed.

Where Optometrists Work

Career opportunities may be available in private practices, healthcare systems, vision care organizations, retail optical settings, and specialized clinics. Some roles emphasize patient care and practice growth, while others focus on clinical leadership, specialty services, or collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a Doctor of Optometry degree, an active license in the state of practice, strong diagnostic and communication skills, and a patient-centered approach. Requirements vary by employer and position; specialty experience, leadership capabilities, and familiarity with electronic health records may also be valuable.

Find Your Next Optometrist Role

Explore optometrist openings on Ladders to compare opportunities, review role requirements, and identify positions aligned with your experience. Search for professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your eye care career.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an optometrist do?question toggle

    An optometrist provides primary vision and eye care, including eye examinations, vision assessments, corrective lens prescriptions, and evaluation or management of certain eye conditions. Scope of practice depends on training and state regulations.

  • What qualifications are required for optometrist jobs?question toggle

    Most positions require a Doctor of Optometry degree and an active state license. Employers may also look for clinical experience, strong patient communication, diagnostic skills, and experience with electronic health records.

  • Where can optometrists work?question toggle

    Optometrists may work in private practices, hospitals and health systems, vision care organizations, retail optical settings, and specialty clinics. Duties and work environments differ by employer.

  • Do optometrist jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its compensation details, location, and qualifications.

  • How can I find optometrist jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the optometrist job listings on Ladders and use available search filters to narrow opportunities by factors such as location and role requirements. Review each posting for current details.