Optometrist
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$40–$45 per patientor 35–40% of collections≈ $1,050–$1,200 per visit
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Part-Time Optometrist
Savannah, Georgia | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
Position Overview
The MedServ Group is a growing medical practice that provides residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings with high-quality care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services to residents in the Savannah, Georgia area.
The Optometrist will perform routine and medical eye examinations, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and collaborate with healthcare staff to support residents’ visual health and quality of life.
Position Details
- Position: Part-Time Optometrist
- Location: Savannah, Georgia and surrounding area
- Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule
- Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for nursing home and long-term care residents.
- Diagnose and manage common eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and other age-related ocular diseases.
- Prescribe eyeglasses and other corrective lenses as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
- Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
- Collaborate with facility staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
- Follow applicable New York State requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal healthcare standards.
Ideal Candidate
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current New York State optometry license in good standing.
- Experience working with geriatric populations preferred.
- Strong clinical diagnostic and patient-care skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and an active New York State optometry license in good standing are required.
Compensation
- Per-Patient Option: $40–$45 per patient; approximately 22–25 patients per visit.
- Percentage-of-Collections Option: 35%–40% of collections; approximately $1,050–$1,200 per visit when seeing 25 patients.
- All clinicians engaged by The MedServ Group are 1099 independent contractors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and possess an active optometry license. Experience working with geriatric populations and familiarity with electronic medical record systems are preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $164k (middle half $145k–$168k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Georgia | 73 active | 2,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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