Doctor of Optometry - Work Remotely - (State Licensed Optometrist for Friday coverage)
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Job Description
LICENSED DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY - STATE LICENSED (WORK FROM HOME - REMOTE POSITION)
Tele-Optometry provides an exciting opportunity! DigitalOptometrics is a fast-growing, innovative company that provides a comprehensive eye exam to patients using our patented remote technology. This remote experience supports added flexibility for Optometrists and expanded options for patients to schedule an eye exam.
We are actively seeking state licensed Optometrists. Join our Optometrist panel as a primary or supplemental source of income without leaving home.
- As a state licensed Doctor of Optometry, you work as an Independent Contractor with DigitalOptometrics.
- Examine patients in the state(s) where you are licensed - no matter where you live - through patented remote technology!
- Communicate with patients verbally and visually with specialized video conference technology.
- With unique Ophthalmic Technician support, analyze eye health and generate prescriptions for Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses all while partnering from a remote location.
- We will help you with any needed credentialing and training.
- We provide competitive compensation.
- We are looking for Optometrists with this specific license - multiple state licenses are a plus!
- For more information visit: digitaloptometrics.com
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive eye exams for patients using remote technology and specialized video conferencing tools. Analyze eye health and generate prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses in collaboration with ophthalmic technicians.
Requirements
Must be a state-licensed Doctor of Optometry. Ability to obtain and maintain state licenses is required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Doctor of Optometry - Work Remotely - (State Licensed Optometrist for Friday coverage) at Digital Optometrics a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Optometry — ranked against 2,019 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.8 / 10 · top 10% in optometry | ranked against 2,019 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $167k (middle half $153k–$182k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 72% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 497 in the last 30 days | 467 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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