Part-Time (1 day a week) Optometrist - Lakeland, FL
Compensation
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The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
Clarkson EyeCare is currently seeking a Part-Time (1 day a week) Optometrist for our Lakeland, FL office. No weekends or late nights.
At Clarkson EyeCare, our optometrists focus on maintaining the health and development of our patient's eyes. Clarkson EyeCare is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation's leading network of successful optometry and ophthalmology practices with over 700 locations across the US.
Through our national medical group of 300+ ophthalmologists and 700+ optometrists, ECP is building a network of clinically integrated eye care to improve the lives of our patients, our team members, and our community.
What We Offer
- An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
- A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board.
Investments in new equipment and infrastructure that allows you to apply your expertise and retain clinical autonomy.
Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.
- A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
- An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401k w/ company match
- State license reimbursements
Medical Malpractice Insurance
We encourage you to apply today and join our team!
Apply through our website or email Paige Kirkley, Physicians Recruiter at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information!
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will focus on maintaining the health and development of patients' eyes. They will provide efficient, patient-centered care within a clinically integrated network.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified optometrist capable of working in a clinical setting. They should be comfortable utilizing proprietary EHR systems and modern medical testing technology.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time (1 day a week) Optometrist - Lakeland, FL at Clarkson Eyecare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 2,008 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $178k (middle half $165k–$200k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Florida | 158 active | 2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 32% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 598 in the last 30 days | 472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lakeland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $302k
- Typical market rent
- $1,687/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.