Optometrist - Saturdays only
Listed compensation
$130k-$169k
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics in Albuquerque, NM, is currently seeking an Optometrist to provide preventive and restorative eye care for all patients, diagnosing and treating vision-related symptoms, as well as instructing staff on how to assist in patient treatment.
This is a part-time position for Saturdays only.
Pay range: $500-$650/day
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and service by responding promptly to patient, caregiver, and team needs
- Examine patients, diagnose diseases, and effectively treat and perform all necessary procedures
- Provide comprehensive professional vision treatment plans to help them achieve optimal vision health, using accepted clinical and diagnostic techniques
- Build a community within the practice that fosters teammate satisfaction and retention by developing strategies to achieve organizational goals, being available to staff, accepting feedback from others, developing subordinates’ skills, and encouraging growth
- Arrange for referral to vision specialists when appropriate
- Prepare a doctor case file including medical history, informing patients on general care and health of eyes at regular time intervals, and staying informed on the latest vision treatment techniques
Job Qualifications
- State optometry license in good standing
- Strong interest in working with children
- Ability to acquire or maintain Medicaid Provider number and NPI number
- Attention to detail and ability to handle a diverse workload
- Ability to multi-task and complete tasks correctly and on time
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will provide preventive and restorative eye care, including diagnosing vision-related symptoms and performing necessary procedures. They are also responsible for instructing staff, managing patient case files, and coordinating referrals to specialists.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a state optometry license in good standing and have the ability to obtain a Medicaid Provider number and NPI number. A strong interest in working with children and the ability to manage a diverse workload are required.
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,905 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k–$169k | Optometry median $158k (middle half $149k–$174k)218 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$162k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in New Mexico | 12 active | 1,959 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 73% no call · 30% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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