Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Listed compensation
$180k-$200k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Metairie, LA
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Metairie, LA looking for a dedicated Full Time or Part Time Optometrist to join our work family.
Our team focuses on delivering top-tier, comprehensive eye care to both children and adults in a collaborative setting.
The Perks & Compensation
- Top Income: $180,000 – $200,000/year base salary.
- Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a well-trained team that streamlines patient flow.
- Clinical Freedom: Focus purely on clinical excellence and building strong patient relationships.
Hours & Schedule Flexibility
- Your Track: Fully customizable scheduling to perfectly fit your lifestyle (Full-Time or Part-Time).
- Mornings Free: Open: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (skip the morning rush!).
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Louisiana Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, generous Paid Vacation/PTO, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in a collaborative private practice setting. Focus on delivering high-quality clinical care while building strong, lasting relationships with patients.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 44 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,905 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $180k–$200k | Optometry median $158k (middle half $150k–$174k)223 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$215k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Louisiana | 16 active | 1,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 77% no call · 43% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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$140k-$200kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Metairie
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $317k≈ 1.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,545/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.