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Optometrist

Date Updated: 08/17/2026
  • Receive $42,000 per year to help with housing costs on top of your $143,000 salary
  • Opportunity to qualify for NHSC and SLRP loan repayment
  • Serve the Greater Monterey Bay Area, providing comprehensive office-based eye care
955 Blanco Circle, Suite B
Salinas, CA 93901

Metro Area
Salinas, CA

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  • Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Employed
  • Loan Repayment
  • Sign-On Bonus : $20,000
  • Relocation Assistance Available
  • Compensation: $143,375 - $178,000

    Salary is determined by the level of experience.

    1-2 yrs: $143,375
    3-6 yrs: $158,750
    7-17 yrs: $168,000
    18-24 yrs: $173,000
    25+ yrs: $178,000
  • Benefits:
    - $42,000/yr in housing assistance
    - $20,000 sign-on bonus
    - Loan repayment through NHSC and SLRP
    - Relocation assistance | In-state: $5,000 | Out-of-state: $7,500

    - Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision, free of any monthly premium charge
    - 5 weeks paid vacation, 11 holidays, and 5 paid sick days
    - 5 CME days plus $4,500 allowance
    - 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans
    - Full malpractice insurance with tail coverage
    - License and DEA reimbursement
  • Additional Information: Provide comprehensive, office-based eye care with a focus on preventive health, early disease detection, and patient education.

    Key Responsibilities
    - Perform routine eye exams and vision assessments, including evaluation of visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, macular function, and visual fields
    - Detect and diagnose refractive errors, ocular disease, and systemic conditions with eye-related manifestations
    - Prescribe corrective lenses and appropriate treatments
    - Develop and communicate clear, individualized care plans
    - Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment options
    - Assist with and interpret diagnostic testing
    - Collaborate with optometrists and clinical staff to support coordinated, high-quality patient care

    Base salary, plus supplemental pay for providers who agree to work at our South County outlying clinics:
    - Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield: +15% of base salary
    - King City: +20% of base salary