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Visionworks
Port Charlotte, Florida

Optometrist

Optometrist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Optometrist

Are you a Florida-licensed optometrist looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity? LC Eyecare in Port Charlotte, Florida, is seeking a dedicated optometrist to join our team one day per week in a per diem capacity.

We’re looking for a professional with strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a desire to deliver exceptional patient care. This position is ideal for both experienced ODs and recent graduates who value a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Please note, benefits are not offered for this per diem role.

If you’re considering a change of scenery, Port Charlotte offers a warm climate, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, and a relaxed lifestyle—perfect for balancing work and personal life. Join a supportive team and enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community.

About Us

At LC Eyecare, our mission is to provide exceptional eye care to patients who want to see better and feel better. We are a patient-centered practice that combines advanced diagnostic equipment with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality, personalized vision care.

We are committed to improving both vision and overall well-being through clinical excellence and compassionate service. As we continue to grow, we are looking to expand into a two-doctor practice to better serve our community and meet the increasing demand for outstanding eye care.

What You'll Do

At LC Eyecare, communication is at the heart of our patient care. You’ll take the time to listen carefully and address each patient’s concerns; many of whom are seeking second opinions or need help troubleshooting their glasses or contact lenses.

You’ll conduct thorough exams using advanced equipment including the Maestro 2 Topcon Digital Imaging, NCT, Revolution EHR, and Topcon Auto refractor. Patients are scheduled every 15 minutes, allowing you to provide focused, individualized care while maintaining a steady patient flow.

Your clinical expertise and clear communication will play a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Contact

  • Justin Gibson
  • Jgibson@visionworks.com
  • 727.296.5870

Visionworks, a VSP Vision company, 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will conduct thorough eye exams using advanced diagnostic equipment and address patient concerns regarding vision and eyewear. They will maintain a steady patient flow with 15-minute appointments while providing personalized, high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Florida-licensed optometrist with strong clinical and communication skills. The role is open to both experienced professionals and recent graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OptometryContact lens troubleshooting

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Visionworks a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Optometry — ranked against 1,884 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Optometry Career Context

Visionworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 157 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 40% 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)). 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.

Top contract/1099 Optometrist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

11
<$165k
7
$165k-190k
5
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
1
$244k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Port Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,770/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.5
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 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.