Optometrist
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Job Description
Optometrist
Launch your career with an immediate employment opportunity at VeyeP Eye Care in Fort Myers, Florida! This position offers a highly competitive salary and benefits, along with a buy-in opportunity, making it ideal for both new graduates and experienced professionals eager to practice with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Imagine a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation. Fort Myers boasts abundant sunshine, stunning beaches, and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Enjoy boating, fishing, and shelling on pristine barrier islands, as well as exploring vibrant natural preserves.
The city boasts a growing economy, diverse dining scene, and cultural attractions, all within an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal place to build both a thriving career and a fulfilling personal life.
About the Practice
At VeyeP Eye Care, their mission is to provide the highest standard of eye care through advanced clinical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to world-class patient care.
They are dedicated to improving and preserving the vision and well-being of every patient they serve, treating each individual with the respect, empathy, and personalized attention they deserve. Their goal is not only to enhance sight but to build lasting relationships founded on trust, integrity, and genuine care.
What You'll Do
As an Optometrist at this thriving practice, you’ll provide primary eye care with flexible hours ranging from 8 to 40 hours weekly. You’ll utilize only the latest technology, including an Automated phoropter, Visual Field (VF), and Optos (Wide Field Imaging).
A full-time technician will expertly handle pretesting, allowing you to focus on comprehensive care. This role demands a well-rounded combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and professional integrity.
A strong foundation in ocular health and vision science is essential, as is the ability to accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
Equally important is the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, explaining complex information in a way that builds trust and ensures understanding. Candidates must be a Florida state-licensed Optometrist.
Contact
- Justin Gibson
- Jgibson@visionworks.com
- 727.296.5870
VSP Vision 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 provide primary eye care services using advanced diagnostic technology to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating various eye conditions while building trusting, long-term relationships with patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Florida state-licensed Optometrist with a strong foundation in ocular health and vision science. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly to patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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.
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