Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Listed compensation
$180K - $200K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Covington, LA
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Covington, LA 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: $180,000 – $200,000/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, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (skip the morning rush!).
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Louisiana Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, generous Paid Vacation/PTO, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in a collaborative private practice setting. Focus on delivering high-quality patient care and building strong, long-term patient relationships.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) at Confidential Employer a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,840 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 46 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$190k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $215k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
Living in Covington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $280k≈ 1.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,504/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.