Associate Optometrist
Helmus Optometry is seeking a *Part-Time or Full-Time Associate Optometrist* to provide effective, positive and memorable patient care. We are a longstanding, locally owned, modern, organized, fully staffed private practice located in the heart of downtown Davis. NO PLANS TO SELL TO PRIVATE EQUITY. Davis is a vibrant college town with a great vibe, 11 miles from Sacramento, and two-hours from the Bay Area and Tahoe ! New grads welcome - we hire for attitude and will train!
*Why Work Here:*
* *$5,000* signing/relocation bonus
* *$650 daily base*, with 15% production bonus; earn >$1,200 a day
* Departing Associate (relocating to Bay Area) earned *$213,000* in 2025 and *$176,000 Jan-July 2026* on 34 hours/week
* Private Practice Mentorship! Possible long-term (>2036) partnership opportunity for the right fit
* Respected Name: same location since 1986, a *40-year* track history.
* Best Diagnostic Equipment: 2 California Optos, Zeiss Topographer, auto AR/IOP/Ks, OCT, Octopus Visual Fields, Automatic Marco phoropters in all 6 exam rooms and Crystal EHR.
* Full Tech Support plus full-time NCLE that handles all pre-testing, case history, VAs, entrance skills, CL fits, follow-ups and trainings. Operate out of multiple exam rooms and spend your time interpreting data, not collecting it. Connect with intelligent and motivated patients.
* Practice Full-Scope: Myopia Control, Scleral Lenses, Ortho-K, Advanced CLs, Meibography, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, LLLT, MG expression, RET eval, etc
* Highly trained, diverse, caring, committed staff; a majority have been with the office for 5 years or more.
* Organized office procedures and fully staffed: our employees are our biggest asset. This is a detail-oriented field. We understand you need many teams for success: you will have a Referral Coordinator, 7 full-time professional opticians and expert in-house billers at your side. You focus on the science and medicine, we will handle the rest.
* Beautiful modern office. Patients walk in and say "Wow!"
* Remote charting available
* No weekend shifts ever! Clinic is open Monday through Friday.
*Benefits:*
* 4% Matching 401k
* Production-pay model
* Private Practice business mentorship
* Schedule flexibility - will accept half days or full days
* Work with a team of three other dedicated optometrists
* Vision Benefits for you and three family/friends
* No limits to PTO
*Necessary Licensure:*
* Degree in Optometry from an Accredited College of Optometry
* License to practice in CA
We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your career and lifestyle goals!
Pay: $80.00 - $160.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 34.0 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) 4% Match
* 401(k) matching
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* License reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* California Optometry License (Required)
Work Location: In person