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Maryland Eye Associates
Prince Frederick, Maryland

Clinical Optometrist

Optometrist Above average in OptometryFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

Vision Innovation Partners: Join Our Multi-Specialty Group in Prince, Fredrick MD!

Vision Innovation Partners (VIP), a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology group, is excited to invite an enthusiastic and skilled Optometrist to join our practice, Maryland Eye Associates, in Prince Frederick, MD. Become part of our dedicated team, which includes 4 experienced ophthalmologists and tenured support staff.

Highlights

Immediate Patient Volume – Step into an established practice with strong referral patterns and a busy patient schedule from day one.

Trusted Community Presence – Join one of the region's most respected ophthalmology practices with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence.

Comprehensive Clinical Support – Work alongside experienced technicians, scribes, diagnostic staff, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in a collaborative environment.

Advanced Technology – Access modern diagnostic and surgical equipment to deliver outstanding patient care.

Mentorship & Collaboration – Benefit from the support and expertise of a highly experienced multi-specialty ophthalmology team.

Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing.

Compensation

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Monthly student loan repayment support is available throughout your employment with our organization.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package with a guaranteed base and productivity incentives.

Relocation Assistance: We offer relocation support to help you transition smoothly.

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA option, malpractice insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) plan.

Continuing Education: Funds available for professional development.

Education & Experience

  • Accredited Training: Graduated (or pending graduation) from an accredited school.
  • Licensure: Active or eligible for licensure.
  • Board Certification: Board certified or eligible.

About Prince Fredrick

Prince Fredrick, Maryland is the welcoming county seat of Calvert County, offering a blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, the community provides easy access to scenic parks, waterfront trails, and outdoor recreation. The town features locally owned shops, restaurants, and the College of Southern Maryland campus, adding both cultural and educational vibrancy. With its steady growth and proximity to major routes leading to Washington, D. C., and Baltimore, Prince Frederick offers professionals and families a relaxed lifestyle with convenient commuter access.

For more information, please contact Kelsie Templeton at kelsie.templeton@vipeyes.com or call/text (229) 254-7671

Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for primary eye care, LASIK evaluations, and post-operative management.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Graduated (or pending graduation) from an accredited school of Optometry
  • Active or Eligible for Licensure
  • Comfortable (or willing to learn) with wide range of ocular pathology

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Diagnostic SupportPatient Volume Management

Optometry Career Context

In Maryland, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$150k (19 salary observations; 62 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (309 salary observations; 1,973 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 78% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 9 employers

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<$165k
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$165k-180k
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$183k
6
$195k-210k
2
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
14% this job
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Optometry

Living in Prince Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Maryland Eye Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Annapolis, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment assistance
Competitive compensation with guaranteed base and productivity incentives
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision insurance
HSA option
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays