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Visionworks
Venice, Florida

Optometrist

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Optometrist

Opportunity

Are you a Florida-Licensed Optometrist looking to take the next step in your career—including a future partnership opportunity? Beyond 2020 Vision Specialist is seeking a dedicated full-time or part-time professional to join our patient–focused team.

In our full-scope optometric practice, you'll provide high-quality vision care in a welcoming and professional environment. We're looking for an Optometrist who excels at building strong patient relationships, balancing high patient volume with exceptional care, and maintaining precision and accuracy in their work.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

For those relocating to the Venice area, you'll find a vibrant and family friendly community just South of Sarasota. Known for its beautiful neighborhoods and thriving local scene, Venice offers something for everyone. Explore the Shops, enjoy outdoor adventures, beautiful beaches, and take advantage of the area’s excellent school and recreational opportunities.

Venice offers a reasonable cost of living and a relaxed, suburban atmosphere while still being close to the excitement of Sarasota. Florida’s year-round sunshine and mild winters makes it an ideal place to call home.

About Us

Founded in 2019, Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists is a patient-focused practice dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care with compassion, respect, and unwavering standards.

With seven locations across Florida, we specialize in a wide range of optometric services, including scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, myopia management, glaucoma care, retina services, and primary care.

Our highly skilled and compassionate team is committed to personalized care, ensuring every patient feels valued and supported on their journey to optimal eye health.

What You'll Do

As the newest Optometrist on our team, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the continued success of our Wesley Chapel practice.

You will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose a wide range of ocular conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We’re looking for a highly motivated and compassionate Optometrist with a warm and welcoming chairside manner.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in managing primary care and ocular disease, a desire to grow their practice, and exceptional communication skills.

Our practice is equipped with the latest eye care technology, including Marco OPD, Nidek 6100, Topcon CV 5000, Optos, iCare, and more, to support you in delivering the highest quality care.

If you're a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to continuous learning, and is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

Other Benefits of a Visionworks Sublease Practice Include

  • Competitive pay/ Scaled pay
  • Bonus
  • Free vision exams for you and your immediate family

Contact

  • Justin Gibson
  • Jgibson@visionworks.com
  • 727.296.5870

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.

Special Note About This Opportunity

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans for patients. They will also contribute to the practice's success by maintaining high standards of care and building strong patient relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must be Florida-licensed Optometrists with a strong foundation in primary care and ocular disease management. The role is open to both recent graduates and experienced professionals who possess excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OptometryClinical diagnosis

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Optometrist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

11
<$165k
7
$165k-190k
5
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
1
$244k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$74.17-$117.1/hr
#2

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

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#3

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

$159k–$222k
#4

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Venice

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$442k
Typical market rent
$2,147/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Visionworks

Retail
San Antonio , TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus
Free vision exams for family