Optometrist - Full-Time - Private Practice (Extensive Benefits and Competitive Pay) - Albuquerque, NM
$25,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Our Private Practice is a large DOCTOR-OWNED integrated practice, is seeking a full-time Optometrist, to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the sun shines over 300 days a year! Excellent opportunity for an Optometrist who values a service oriented, team based environment with a strong commitment to providing quality patient care. Extensive patient base will promptly allow for a busy practice. Eligible for partnership consideration after the second year of employment.
Company info
- Celebrating our 50 year anniversary in 2026.
- We have 61 doctors – half Ophthalmologists (in most specialties) and half Optometrists. We have a number of medical optometrists who serve as entry level providers for the Ophthalmologists in the various specialties.
- Eye Associates has 12 clinic locations across NM, 10 optical shops, 3 surgery centers and a vision research center.
- We have a stellar reputation and are one of the largest privately held eye practices in the U.S. Many of doctors stay with us their entire career. Great mentoring opportunity for newer Optometrists.
- We have 750 employees across the state.
- Optometrists in Albuquerque can participate (and be paid for) call if they are interested.
- Many of our Optometrists work 4, 10’s. We are also open to part-time providers (note: must be a .75 FTE or greater for some company paid benefits).
Albuquerque’s high-desert location offers 300+ days of sunshine a year, four seasons, low humidity, a convenient airport and proximity to many recreational activities including, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, road cycling, skiing and golf. It provides diverse cultural offerings and an active arts community. In addition, Santa Fe – one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations – is only one hour away.
Why Work Here?
New Mexico license required.
Optometry Salary info
- Starting Salary: $140,000+ for full-time positions, depending on experience, plus benefits.
- Year 2: Salary increases by $10,000, with the doctor transitioning to the practice’s Optometric Compensation Formula, which includes a productivity component.
- Ownership Opportunity: After two years with the practice, the doctor becomes eligible for ownership the following December, provided they receive at least 75% of the shares voted in their favor.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $25k sign on bonus
- $6k professional allowance for professional business equipment needs or CME – what isn’t used is paid out at the end of the year.
- 25 days of PTO if working 5 days a week + 8 paid holidays. If working 4 days a week: 20 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays. PTO days increase at 4 years of service.
- Company paid (if a .75 FTE or greater): Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long Term Disability, malpractice insurance, association fees, vision benefits (free exam, glasses every year up to $600 or sunglasses up to $400), EAP plan, Calm app access.
- Shared cost: 3 medical plans to choose from and dental.
- Also offer: HSA if on a high deductible health plan, FSA if not, supplemental life/AD&D, identity theft, etc.
- 401k – annual discretionary profit sharing contribution. Percentage contributed increases with ownership.
Exposure: This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist who values a service-oriented, team-based environment with a strong commitment to providing quality patient care. Our extensive patient base will promptly allow for a busy practice.
Why You’ll Love Our Location:
- Over 300 days of sunshine a year. Incredible for outdoor activities – hiking, biking, snow skiing, golf, etc.
- Offers a diverse patient population with a high level of ocular pathology.
- Strong physician-OD collaboration.
- Extensive patient base will promptly allow for a busy practice.
- Great weather year round! Dry climate with low humidity.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today through Eyes On Eyecare®!
Interested in this job? Get in touch with Christine!
