EMPLOYMENT OPportunities

Job Opportunities & Resources

COA is comprised of 25 local optometric societies representing members practicing in specific geographic areas. Contact or visit a local society for more information about an area, or to see if they have employment or practice opportunities listings in their local newsletters or on their websites.
With more than 19,000 page views a month, this premier nationwide professional development resource provides optometrists access to opportunities throughout the career life cycle. 
Providing education, mentorship, and job opportunities for eyecare professionals.
A website that features jobs across the U.S. in both private and public sector practice environments.
A website that compiles jobs nationwide posted across the internet
Find job opportunities nationwide on this website (also is a place to post for practice staff openings).
Offering eye care staffing & recruiting services, imatters is the leading agency for candidates and employers in the eye care industry.

California Schools and Colleges of Optometry:

California Universities offering Optometric Employment: 

including positions at Jules Stein Eye Institute and Doheny Eye Institute (USC)
including positions at Shiley Eye Center

Government Service:

Private Practice:

Developed by the Premier Program based on doctor feedback and demand, Premier Pathways supports doctors with: Assistance for practice owners looking to hire an OD by providing professional job postings and recruitment services. Support for doctors seeking employment in private practice. 
Learn more about private practice, discover associate positions, find mentors, locate internships, and find out how to start or buy a practice. 

Corporate/Retail Settings:

Practices for Sale:

Part-time/Fill-in Opportunities:

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