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We seek an Optometrist eager to improve patients' lives. This doctor-led practice pursues optometric innovation and ongoing clinical excellence. Optometrist * Provide comprehensive eye exams and ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for optometrists az in the United States is $32.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectOptometrists AzOphthalmologists
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD)Medical degree (MD or DO) + ophthalmology residency
Work EnvironmentEye clinics, retail optical stores, private practicesHospitals, specialized clinics, surgical centers
Scope of PracticeEye exams, vision correction, minor eye conditionsDiagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform surgeries

Optometrists Az primarily focus on eye exams, vision correction, and managing minor eye conditions, using their OD credentials. Ophthalmologists, with medical degrees, handle complex eye diseases and perform surgeries. Both roles are essential in eye care but differ significantly in training and scope.

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Optometrist - Full-time - Medically-Oriented Private Practice - Cottonwood, AZ

Private practice

Cottonwood, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Optometrist - Full-time - Medically-Oriented Private Practice - Cottonwood, AZ

*Recent grads and experienced optometrists are encouraged to apply!

Our practice has provided quality, comprehensive vision services for our community since 1983. We believe in providing the best care to our patients and equipping our doctors with the tools to provide that care--as such, we encourage our doctors to keep current with all the latest advances and trends in vision care. If there's a breakthrough or improvement in this field, we'll know about it and we will make sure to implement it for your use!

If you’re interested in being a part of a progressive, modern practice where you’ll be able to practice full scope, apply today!

What You’ll Need:

  • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
  • Valid AZ state license to practice optometry
  • Great chairside manner and dedication to building rapport with your patients and colleagues
  • Comfort and familiarity with medical optometry
  • Dry eye, glaucoma, and macular degeneration specializations are a plus! 
  • A passion or interest in specialty contact lenses is also a plus!

Why Work Here?

Exposure: At our heavily medically based practice our doctors are able to handle a little bit of everything, including diagnosing ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic exams, cataracts,  and macular degeneration, and working with a wide patient demographic.  

Environment: We believe strongly in the importance of our doctors having adequate time to spend with patients, so our ODs typically see 2 to 4 patients an hour, with techs who pretest and work up the patients. Our OD will be the sole OD initially, acting as the face of our organization with the autonomy to practice how they please!

You will have a full staff of front desk associates, opticians, and techs to support you, which will keep growing as our practice does! Additionally, we have fantastic equipment for our doctors to utilize, including:

  • Zeiss OCT
  • Visual field
  • Fundus camera
  • Autorefractor
  • Electronic Records- compulink

Schedule: We value work-life balance - no weekends or on call hours! Our new doctor will work:

  • Monday, Wed, Thursday 8 AM-5 PM with an hour lunch break
  • Tuesday 8 AM-6 PM with an hour lunch break
  • Friday 7 AM-1 PM

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience plus a bonus structure. Benefits include:

  • 401k Match
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Stipend for medical
  • Sick Time and vacation time after first 6 months of service
  • PTO that increases after 1 year and after 4 years
  • CE hours
  • Malpractice
  • Licensing fees

Why You’ll Love Our Location:

We know you’ll love our practice thanks to our scope of care and the emphasis we place on building and maintaining relationships with our patients. Additionally, our lovely city of Cottonwood is sure to win you over as a lovely town where you can enjoy the best of nature while staying in proximity to the bigger cities. Every season is beautiful and full, from sunny summer days to snowy winters, and there’s plenty of opportunities for hiking and other outdoor activities!

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today through Eyes On Eyecare!