Optometrist - Full-Time - Private Practice (Extensive Benefits and Competitive Pay) - Santa Fe, 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.
- 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).
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!
