Optometrist | Panama City, FL | Up to $180K + Relocation
Listed compensation
$180K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Optometrist | Panama City, FL | Up to $180K + Relocation
Full Time | Optometry | Panama City, Florida
- Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 608-216-2928
- Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring an Optometrist in Panama City, Florida.
Position Overview
- Full-time optometry opportunity providing comprehensive eye care with full support staff
- Diagnose and manage ocular disease, prescribe corrective lenses, and educate patients on eye health
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Live on the Gulf Coast, with white-sand beaches, a warm climate, affordable living, and a revitalized downtown
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Salary up to $180,000, based on experience
- Short Fridays: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Full support staff
- Relocation assistance available
- Malpractice insurance covered
- CME allowance and dedicated CME days
- IRA with profit sharing
Schedule & Practice Model
- Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Full support staff
- Comprehensive eye exams and medical optometry
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and detect eye conditions
- Prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment plans for vision-related issues
- Diagnose and manage ocular diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy
- Educate patients on eye health and preventive care
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain accurate patient records and comply with industry regulations
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: up to $180,000, based on experience
- 6 paid holidays
- 12 days of PTO (vacation, sick, and personal)
- IRA with a shared percentage of annual profit
- CME allowance and dedicated CME days
- Malpractice insurance covered
- Relocation assistance available
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program REQUIRED
- Active Florida optometry license or eligibility to obtain one REQUIRED
- Strong clinical skills in diagnosing and treating ocular conditions REQUIRED
- Excellent communication and patient-care skills REQUIRED
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team REQUIRED
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses. They will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and educate patients on eye health.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 267 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$174k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Florida | 151 active | 1,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment154 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Purple Cow Recruiting | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index267 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$180k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
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Living in Panama City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $271k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,655/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.