Optometrist
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Job Description
Optometrist
Opportunity
Are you a Florida-Licensed Optometrist looking to take the next step in your career—including a future partnership opportunity? Beyond 2020 Vision Venice is seeking a dedicated full-time or part-time professional to join our patient–focused team.
In our full-scope optometric practice, you'll provide high-quality vision care in a welcoming and professional environment. We're looking for an Optometrist who excels at building strong patient relationships, balancing high patient volume with exceptional care, and maintaining precision and accuracy in their work.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.
For those relocating to Venice, you’ll enjoy a relaxed Gulf Coast lifestyle with beautiful beaches, a walkable historic downtown, waterfront dining, and outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, kayaking, and biking. Venice offers year-round sunshine, no state income tax, and convenient access to Sarasota, U.S. 41, I-75, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport—making it an inviting place to live, work, and explore.
About Us
Founded in 2019, Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists is a patient-focused practice dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care with compassion, respect, and unwavering standards.
With eight locations across Florida, we specialize in a wide range of optometric services, including scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, myopia management, glaucoma care, retina services, and primary care.
Our highly skilled and compassionate team is committed to personalized care, ensuring every patient feels valued and supported on their journey to optimal eye health.
What You'll Do
As the newest Optometrist on our team, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the continued success of our Venice practice.
You will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose a wide range of ocular conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We’re seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Optometrist with a warm and welcoming chairside manner.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in managing primary care and ocular disease, a desire to grow their practice, and exceptional communication skills.
Our practice is equipped with the latest eye care technology, including Marco OPD, Nidek 6100, Topcon CV 5000, Optos, iCare, and more, to support you in delivering the highest quality care.
If you're a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong commitment to continuous learning, and is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.
This position offers a flexible schedule of 9–27 hours per week, with an expected patient volume of approximately 4 patients per hour and 10–20 patients per day. Compensation includes a high rate of pay, bonus opportunities, scaled pay, and complimentary vision exams for you and your immediate family.
Contact
Justin Gibson justin.gibson@vsp.com
Special Note About This Opportunity
This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.
The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.
For roles that are remote (i. e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i. e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular conditions, and develop personalized treatment plans for patients. They will also contribute to the practice's success by maintaining high standards of care and building strong patient relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Florida-licensed Optometrist with a strong foundation in primary care and ocular disease management. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to balance high patient volume with exceptional clinical accuracy.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,963 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 175 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,963 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $178k (middle half $165k–$200k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Florida | 150 active | 1,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Visionworks | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index175 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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