Primary Care Optometrist - Largo and St. Petersburg, Florida
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Job Description
The Eye Institute of West Florida, an EyeCare Partners practice, is seeking a full-time Primary Care Optometrist to join our team at our Largo and St. Petersburg locations.
The Eye Institute of West Florida is an established and well-maintained practice with five convenient eye care locations, the Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center, the Weinstock Laser Eye Center, and the Aesthetic Institute.
This practice is collaborative with multi-specialty Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Physician Assistants, and Opticianry. We are proud to serve our local community as well as patients that travel from around the world to The Eye Institute of West Florida when they need expert eye surgery.
As part of the EyeCare Partners family, the doctors of The Eye Institute of West Florida have joined a national medical group dedicated to clinical excellence. Led by our Medical Executive Board, we are proud to offer continuous career development for our doctors, allowing you to stretch beyond daily patient care into other areas of interest.
What We Offer
- Amazing Company Culture that promotes long-term tenure
- Professional Growth, Mentorship & Leadership Opportunities
- Access to research and innovative technology through EyeCare Partners Innovation Center
Guaranteed Base Salary + Production Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Domestic Partner coverage, Maternity Leave, Long-Term/Short-Term Disability, 401k and more!
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- CME Allowance
- Association Dues Reimbursement
Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree
Florida State Optometric License
For more information about this opportunity or any other opportunities within EyeCare Partners, contact Paige Kirkley, Senior Physician Recruiter, at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary eye care services to patients at the Largo and St. Petersburg locations. Collaborate with a multi-specialty team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other medical professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and possess a valid Florida State Optometric License. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and professional development within a collaborative practice environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
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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