PART-TIME OPTOMETRIST
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Job Description
Part-Time Optometrist (O.D.)
2 DAYS PER WEEK | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE CONSIDERED
STAR Vision EYE Care
Middletown, Delaware
Competitive Daily Compensation Based on Experience
Star Vision Eye Care is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Optometrist to join our growing private practice on a part-time basis. We are currently seeking coverage for approximately two days per week. Additional days may become available in the future.
This opportunity is ideal for an optometrist seeking a flexible schedule, supplemental income, work-life balance, or a gradual transition into retirement. Experienced and retired optometrists with an active Delaware license are encouraged to apply.
About the Practice
Star Vision Eye Care is a modern, full-scope optometric practice committed to providing exceptional patient care. We utilize advanced diagnostic technology and provide comprehensive vision and medical eye care services in a supportive, professional, and collegial environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations
- Diagnose and manage refractive conditions
- Prescribe glasses and contact lenses
- Fit and evaluate contact lenses, including multifocal and specialty lenses as appropriate
- Diagnose and manage ocular disease and urgent eye care conditions, including foreign body removal, red eye evaluation, glaucoma, dry eye disease, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and other age-related conditions
- Provide patient education regarding ocular health and treatment plans
- Utilize diagnostic technology to support clinical decision-making
- Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record system
- Coordinate care with primary care physicians and specialists when appropriate
- Collaborate with clinical and optical staff to provide an outstanding patient experience
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
- Active Delaware Optometry License in good standing
- Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR/EMR)
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Established patient base
- Modern diagnostic equipment, including visual field testing and retinal imaging technology
- Supportive and experienced staff
- Efficient patient scheduling
- Competitive daily compensation
- Professional and collegial work environment
- Opportunity to practice full-scope optometry
Experienced and retired optometrists are welcome to apply.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your availability and professional interests.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)237 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Delaware index 99.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Delaware | 8 active | 1,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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