Location & Practice Overview

This position is based at 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107, and supports an assigned district of outpatient optical practices affiliated with National Vision’s Physician Practices network.

Address 2600 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Practice Structure Multi-office district of outpatient clinics
Care Setting Retail-adjacent optical practices within the National Vision network
Geographic Scope Assigned district in the Fort Worth / North Texas area

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye examinations and fulfill all standard clinical duties of a Doctor of Optometry.
  • Lead initial onboarding, clinical orientation, and mentoring for newly hired doctors in the district.
  • Conduct regular peer reviews and chart audits to support clinical protocols, documentation standards, and patient-care quality.
  • Prepare and manage the monthly schedule for all doctors in the district to maintain office coverage.
  • Serve as the first-line clinical liaison between district doctors, Clinical Services, District Managers, and Regional Clinical Directors.
  • Support recruiting activities, prepare monthly reports, facilitate doctor meetings, and assist with Performance Development Plans as needed.

The role pairs ongoing patient care with district-level clinical coordination and doctor support.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required credentials include a Doctor of Optometry degree, an active Texas license, and TPA certification. Additional clinical and leadership experience is preferred.

Required Degree
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Required License & Certification
Active Texas state license and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification
Preferred Experience
Minimum of 2 years of practicing optometry; supervisory or management experience in a multi-office environment
Key Competencies
Strong communication, interpersonal effectiveness, coaching and mentoring skills, organization, and time management
Other
Willingness to travel within the assigned district

Compensation & Benefits

Area Doctors continue to earn their current base salary as a practicing optometrist and receive additional leadership-related compensation.

  • Continuation of current base salary as a Doctor of Optometry
  • $12,000 annualized Area Doctor stipend
  • Eligibility for the Area Doctor Incentive Plan
  • Continued eligibility for the Optometrist Incentive Plan

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Travel Regular travel within the assigned district for office visits, peer reviews, mentoring, and practice observations; additional travel for Area Doctor meetings
Clinical Presence Preferred to practice at each location in the district at least once annually, subject to state licensure and district geography
Administrative Rhythm Monthly reports, scheduled calls with supervisor, and facilitation of doctor meetings

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered in outpatient optical clinics that provide primary eye care to patients seeking accessible vision services in a retail-adjacent setting.

Patient Focus Patients seeking comprehensive eye examinations and related primary eye care
Clinical Setting Outpatient optical practices located within or adjacent to National Vision retail locations
Care Context Primary eye care that supports both clinical assessment and subsequent optical needs
Practice Environment Multi-office district structure with shared clinical standards across locations

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical foundation of the role is full-scope primary optometric care, complemented by responsibility for supporting consistent examination quality across the district.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations Full primary eye exams and refractive care
Ocular Assessment Evaluation and management of common anterior and posterior segment conditions within the doctor’s scope and comfort level
Clinical Quality Support Peer review and chart audit activities that reinforce consistent clinical standards
Practice Observation On-site observation of patient flow and examination processes to support efficient, high-quality care delivery

Role Highlights

This position is designed for an optometrist who wants to remain clinically active while taking on formal responsibility for supporting colleagues and clinical consistency across multiple offices.

  • Maintains an active patient-care role while adding structured clinical leadership responsibilities
  • Provides a defined pathway for mentoring new doctors and reinforcing examination standards
  • Functions as the designated clinical bridge between practicing doctors and regional clinical/administrative teams
  • Offers a hybrid professional scope that extends influence beyond individual patient encounters

About National Vision

National Vision Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. optical retail company whose network includes America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical. Its Doctor of Optometry network supports primary eye care through practices located within or adjacent to retail optical locations. The company also provides professional pathways for optometrists interested in mentoring, clinical leadership, and collaboration beyond their individual patient schedules. The Area Doctor role is part of this clinical support structure, connecting practicing doctors with peers and Clinical Services.

Learn more about the employer's optometry career paths: National Vision Optometrist Career Paths .

Organization National Vision Holdings, Inc.
Industry Optical retail and primary eye care
Optometry Network Doctors of Optometry and affiliated practices
Retail Brands America's Best, Eyeglass World, Vista Optical

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Area Doctor continue to see patients?
Yes. The position requires the Area Doctor to perform all clinical responsibilities of a Doctor of Optometry in addition to district leadership duties.
How much travel is expected?
Regular travel within the assigned district is required for office visits, peer reviews, mentoring, and practice observations. Additional travel may be needed for Area Doctor meetings and recruiting events.
Is the $12,000 stipend added to the base salary?
Yes. Area Doctors continue to earn their current base salary and also receive the $12,000 annualized stipend plus eligibility for both the Area Doctor Incentive Plan and the Optometrist Incentive Plan.
What does onboarding of new doctors involve?
Area Doctors lead clinical orientation and mentoring so new doctors become familiar with office flow, equipment, and clinical expectations in the practice setting.
Is prior supervisory experience required?
Supervisory or management experience in a multi-office environment is preferred. At least two years of practicing optometry is also preferred rather than strictly required.
Does the role include formal performance management of other doctors?
The Area Doctor supports Human Resources processes involving doctors, including input on Performance Development Plans, and collaborates with District Managers or Regional Clinical Directors when issues arise.

Area Doctor / Optometrist Position in Fort Worth, TX

The Area Doctor position in Fort Worth, Texas, offers an opportunity to combine optometric practice with clinical leadership across an assigned district of National Vision-affiliated practices. Alongside providing patient care, the doctor helps maintain consistent examination standards through peer reviews, chart audits, practice observations, and clinical guidance. The position also connects individual practitioners with Clinical Services and regional leadership, helping address professional concerns and improve communication across offices. This role is suited to an optometrist interested in extending clinical influence beyond individual appointments while remaining actively involved in primary eye care.

Career Development for Optometrists in Fort Worth, TX

This opportunity is particularly relevant to optometrists who enjoy supporting colleagues, sharing clinical knowledge, and contributing to practice-wide improvements. Experience mentoring other doctors, reviewing clinical documentation, or coordinating coverage across multiple offices can be valuable preparation, although prior multi-office management experience is preferred rather than required. The employer also prefers at least two years of optometry practice. For clinicians seeking to develop coaching, communication, and leadership skills without giving up patient care, the Area Doctor position provides a defined way to contribute to a broader professional network while continuing clinical work in Fort Worth, Texas.

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