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Lakewood, Colorado

Optometrist - PT, Saturdays, PRN

OptometristIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$140k-$165k

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics in Lakewood, CO, is currently seeking an Optometrist to provide preventive and restorative eye care for all patients, diagnosing and treating vision-related symptoms, as well as instructing staff on how to assist in patient treatment. This position will report to the Vice President of Optometric Services.

This is a part-time opportunity for 1-2 days per week, and/or Saturdays, and/or PRN.

Pay range: $140K-$165K/yr prorated

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality care and service by responding promptly to patient, caregiver, and team needs
  • Examine patients, diagnose diseases, and effectively treat and perform all necessary procedures
  • Provide comprehensive professional vision treatment plans to help them achieve optimal vision health, using accepted clinical and diagnostic techniques
  • Build a community within the practice that fosters teammate satisfaction and retention by developing strategies to achieve organizational goals, being available to staff, accepting feedback from others, developing subordinates’ skills, and encouraging growth
  • Arrange for referral to vision specialists when appropriate
  • Prepare a doctor case file including medical history, informing patients on general care and health of eyes at regular time intervals, and staying informed on the latest vision treatment techniques

Job Qualifications

  • State optometry license in good standing
  • Strong interest in working with children
  • Ability to acquire or maintain Medicaid Provider number and NPI number
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle a diverse workload
  • Ability to multi-task and complete tasks correctly and on time

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide preventive and restorative eye care, including examining patients, diagnosing diseases, and developing comprehensive vision treatment plans. Additionally, the role involves instructing staff on patient treatment and maintaining accurate doctor case files.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a state optometry license in good standing and have the ability to acquire or maintain a Medicaid Provider number and NPI number. A strong interest in working with children and the ability to handle a diverse workload are also required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient ExaminationDiagnosisClinical TechniquesPediatric Eye CareCase File ManagementMedical History DocumentationStaff InstructionReferral ManagementMulti-tasking

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$557k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
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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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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