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Job description
Long Vision Center in Sherman, Texas is seeking a Associate Optometrist to join a well-established practice with deep roots in the community and a long-standing reputation for trusted, patient-centered eye care. Led by Dr. Clint Long, the practice has earned a 4.9 Google rating and is known for its welcoming atmosphere, loyal patient base, and thoughtful approach to helping every patient feel cared for at each visit.
Why join us?
Since 2001, Long Vision Center has provided comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services in a state-of-the-art setting, giving patients access to medical, surgical, and vision care in one convenient location. Behind that care is a steady, collaborative team with exceptional employee retention, including more than 90% of staff members who have been with the practice for 13 or more years. With a strong foundation of clinical excellence, genuine care, and continued growth in areas such as Light Adjustable Lens implant volume and optical sales, Long Vision Center offers a supportive and rewarding environment where people can do meaningful work and contribute to an exceptional patient experience.
What you'll do:
As an Associate Optometrist, you'll work 24 to 30 hours per week providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. In this role, you'll perform eye examinations, diagnose and manage vision problems and eye diseases, prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision correction solutions, and educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment options. You'll also partner with the team to create a comfortable, positive patient experience and maintain accurate, timely records. The practice typically sees 45 to 55 ophthalmology patients and 20 to 25 optometry patients daily, offering a steady, engaging environment with a meaningful variety of patient needs.
Who you are:
You bring a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution, a current state optometry license or eligibility for licensure, and experience using electronic health records. Beyond your clinical qualifications, you are a thoughtful, caring clinician who values meaningful patient connections and takes pride in creating a calm, supportive experience from exam to follow-up. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you enjoy educating patients, answering questions with patience and clarity, and partnering with the team to ensure each person feels informed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for throughout their visit.
Why you'll love Sherman:
Living in Sherman, Texas offers the best of small-town warmth with easy access to modern conveniences. Known for its friendly community, historic downtown, local restaurants, and year-round events, Sherman makes it easy to feel connected and at home. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby parks, trails, and quick trips to Lake Texoma, while families appreciate the city's schools, recreation options, and relaxed North Texas lifestyle. With continued growth, strong local amenities, and convenient access to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Sherman is an inviting place to build a fulfilling career and a well-rounded life.
You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Base salary
Optical productivity bonus
Paid time off
401K with match
60% reimbursement of license
DEA cost
Minimum Qualifications: Optometry license in Texas
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment
Special Notice
This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support
VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Worksite address
sherman, TX, 75091, US
Who can apply
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