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Gardner Health Services
San Jose, California

Optometrist - On-Call

OptometristPer Diem

Listed compensation

$167k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill the following Optometrist positions:

  • Two (2) Part-time, on-call positions will work on an as-needed basis at the various Gardner clinics in the San Jose and greater Bay Area.

The Optometrist provides direct primary eye care and guidance to Gardner patients and/or makes appropriate referrals. The position supervises Optometry Technicians and other support staff. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent experience and ability to provide strong customer service to patients from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is important.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Apply now!

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications of this position is listed below. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  • Doctorate degree from a school of Optometry approved by the state of California.
  • A current California License to practice optometry.
  • Certificate in Ocular Pharmacology issued by the State Board of Optometry.
  • An average of 50 post-graduate hours in Optometric-Medical education in the last 2 years.
  • Current DEA license number (For Regular Part-time/Full-time Optometrist that work 20+ Hours)

*If selected, other documents and certifications may be required as part of the hiring and credentialing process*

Compensation

Compensation and level of position placement will be determined based on relevant experience and education.

Optometrist: $77.98/Hourly

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Working at Gardner Health Services

Employees at Gardner Health Services define the meaning of community service. Gardner employees are passionate about helping people in the community of which they are a part. Staff members are deeply valued both by the community in which they serve, their fellow colleagues, and company administration.

A strong sense of teamwork, empathy, and dedication exists amongst Gardner staff that truly embodies what health care professionals should be. Gardner Health Services takes tremendous pride in seeing the growth and professional advancement of its employees.

Employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Additionally, job security is excellent and has led to longtime retention of Gardner personnel.

Whether you are new to the healthcare industry and looking to get exposure to a possible career in healthcare or a seasoned veteran who wants to make an impact in the community, Gardner Health Care has a position for you.

Gardner Health Services offers market competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package for eligible employees, including minimal out-of-pocket expenses for health, dental and vision insurance for an entire family. Also included is 401(K) profit sharing contributions, life insurance, an employee assistance program, annual education reimbursement, and a generous paid time off and holiday leave bank.

Who We Are

Gardner Health Services is a dynamic and progressive company dedicated to providing the best healthcare services with a community-oriented approach. Gardner’s mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive medical and mental healthcare, including prevention and education, early intervention, treatment and advocacy services which are affordable, respectful, culturally, linguistically and age appropriate.

Compromised of 10 various clinics with locations in the Bay Area of California stretching from Gilroy to Atherton and focused in the San Jose area, Gardner’s services are strategically located to ensure adequate coverage in the region and areas with the highest needs.

Gardner provides a full range of medical services including pediatrics, dental and vision care as well as a robust program dedicated to mental and behavioral health.

Gardner Health Services and its staff are deeply engrained in the community in which they serve and continually strive to go above and beyond to take care of the community and its members.

Gardner Health Services is an equal opportunity employer

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist provides direct primary eye care and guidance to patients while making appropriate referrals. They are also responsible for supervising Optometry Technicians and other support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree from an approved school of Optometry and possess a current California license. Additionally, a certificate in Ocular Pharmacology and 50 post-graduate hours in Optometric-Medical education are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careSupervisionClinical guidance

Optometry Career Context

Of the 46 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$167k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Optometrist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 10 employers

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<$180k
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2
$200k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M≈ 7.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gardner Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
San Jose, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K) profit sharing contributions
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Education Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off