West Texas Eye Associates is seeking a full-time optometrist to join a busy, established ophthalmology and optometry practice. This position is designed for an optometrist who wants strong medical exposure, meaningful physician mentorship, excellent support, and substantial long-term earning potential.
The Position
The optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care with an emphasis on medical optometry, contact lens services—including specialty lenses—and co-management of surgical patients. The practice offers the opportunity to work closely with ophthalmologists while developing a broad and sophisticated medical optometry skill set.
Compensation
Base salary: $175,000 annually
Productivity bonus: 25% of receivables above $700,000, with no stated cap
Expected total compensation: approximately $230,000–$260,000 annually, depending on productivity
The compensation model rewards productivity while providing the stability of a strong base salary.
Benefits
Health insurance
20 days of paid time off (PTO)
Approximately 9 paid holidays per year
CME, professional licensing, and insurance-panel registration allowance: $4,500 in the first year and $3,500 annually thereafter
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, plus an additional 3% contribution/match based on total salary
Malpractice insurance coverage
Schedule & Practice Support
Full-time, Monday–Friday clinical schedule
Start date to be mutually agreed upon
Dedicated technicians and support staff
Close collaboration with an established team of ophthalmologists and optometrists
Clinical Growth & Mentorship
A major strength of this opportunity is direct mentorship from fellowship-trained ophthalmologists, including expertise in cornea/external disease and neuro-ophthalmology, as well as pediatric ophthalmology. The position offers extensive exposure to medical eye disease, perioperative care, specialty contact lenses, and collaborative management of complex patients.
Licensure
Candidates must be eligible for Texas optometric licensure and will be expected to obtain the Texas Optometric Glaucoma Specialist (OGS) designation.
Why El Paso?
El Paso offers an unusual combination of career opportunity and quality of life. For a new graduate or early-career optometrist, the combination of competitive compensation and a comparatively affordable lifestyle can create an excellent opportunity to pay down student debt and begin building financial independence.
No Texas individual state income tax
Affordable homeownership and cost of living
Short commutes and an easy day-to-day lifestyle
Excellent year-round outdoor recreation
A distinctive, welcoming multicultural community
Strong medical-optometry exposure and physician mentorship
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an optometrist who is clinically motivated, collegial, and interested in building a long-term career in a medically oriented practice. New graduates and experienced optometrists are encouraged to apply.
Learn More About El Paso
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Interested candidates may contact West Texas Eye Associates for additional information and application details.
West Texas Eye Associates • El Paso, Texas
Please contact us at :
915-422-3003
