Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) - Windermere, FL
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
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: Windermere, FL
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Windermere, Florida 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: $135,000 – $165,000/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, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Florida Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide top-tier, comprehensive eye care to both children and adults in a collaborative private practice setting. Focus on delivering clinical excellence and building strong, lasting relationships with patients.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$150k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
Living in Windermere
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $440k≈ 3.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,394/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.4
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.