Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) - Staten Island, NY
Listed compensation
$160k-$175k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Staten Island, NY
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, Independent Private Practice in Staten Island, NY 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: $160,000 – $175,000/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, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active New York Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care to children and adults in an independent private practice. Deliver high-quality clinical care and build strong relationships with patients in collaboration with the practice team.
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In New York, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$146k (94 salary observations; 363 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (637 salary observations; 4,794 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,987 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $160k–$175k | Optometry median $160k (middle half $149k–$179k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $146k median in New York | $151k nationally (−3%)94 state / 637 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$155k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in New York | 117 active | 1,994 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment118 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 578 in the last 30 days | 418 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +5.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Optometrist Jobs
12 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
12 jobs · 10 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
11 jobs · 10 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Optometrist
Fogg Remington EyeCare · Fresno, California
Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand
Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York
Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN
$140k-$200kOptometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)
$121k-$196kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,987 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k≈ 5.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.