The posting
Located in Longview, Washington, this is an exciting full-time sublease opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded Optometrist to help launch and manage a new practice. The lease is expected to begin later this year, with the location anticipated to open between mid-December and mid-January, so this opportunity is available ASAP. Ideal for a doctor who is passionate about delivering quality eye care and is excited to build a practice within a supportive setting, this role offers the chance to serve as the sublease holder while seeing patients and leading day-to-day practice operations. An active Washington license is required.
Why join us?
In this full-time sublease arrangement, you’ll have the opportunity to provide comprehensive vision care while managing your own practice. The role requires five days of coverage per week and includes seeing patients, selling contact lenses, and hiring your own staff, typically starting with one team member. The clinic is designed to support exam-based care, including primary eye exams, contact lens fittings, and medical billing support, while giving you the independence to shape the patient experience and grow the practice over time. While the preferred arrangement is a full-time sublease, employment may be considered at this stage if a sublease holder is not identified. This is a great opportunity for an Optometrist who wants autonomy, ownership, and the ability to build and manage a practice from the ground up.
Who you are:
The ideal candidate is a motivated, patient-focused Optometrist who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized eye care and creating a positive experience for every patient. This opportunity is well suited for a doctor who can practice independently, is confident managing the full scope of optometric care in a sublease setting, and is excited by the opportunity to build, lead, and grow a practice. A strong understanding of ocular disease and clinical care is important, and an active Washington license is required. New graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset are encouraged to apply.
Why you'll love Longview:
Longview offers a scenic Pacific Northwest setting along the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers, with easy access to forests, trails, waterways, and outdoor recreation. The city has a welcoming, community-oriented feel while providing convenient access to larger regional hubs, including Portland, Vancouver, and Olympia. Residents enjoy local parks, lake and river activities, community events, and a slower-paced lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Longview’s economy is rooted in healthcare, education, manufacturing, port activity, and regional services, creating a practical and stable place to live and work. With its blend of small-city comfort, outdoor access, and strong community character, Longview offers an appealing lifestyle for professionals looking to grow both personally and professionally.
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.
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