Part-Time or Full-Time Optometrist - Lakeland, FL
Compensation
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Job Description
Clarkson EyeCare is currently seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Optometrist for our Lakeland, FL office. No weekends or late nights.
At Clarkson EyeCare, our optometrists focus on maintaining the health and development of our patient's eyes. Clarkson EyeCare is a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation's leading network of successful optometry and ophthalmology practices with over 700 locations across the US.
Through our national medical group of 300+ ophthalmologists and 700+ optometrists, ECP is building a network of clinically integrated eye care to improve the lives of our patients, our team members, and our community.
What We Offer
- An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
- A doctor-led leadership team involved in all medical issues and the oversight of our Medical Executive Board.
Investments in new equipment and infrastructure that allows you to apply your expertise and retain clinical autonomy.
Access to our national medical network of practices, bringing together a wealth of expertise, resources and knowledge.
- A world-class support team that is dedicated and trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
- An established network for an immediate, sustained referral base.
A custom and proprietary EHR system designed by doctors, and access to the latest in technology and medical testing for our patients.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with a productivity bonus
- Signing Bonus
- Full Medical Benefit Package
- 401k w/ company match and PTO
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursements
- State license reimbursements
Medical Malpractice Insurance
We encourage you to apply today and join our team!
Apply through our website or email Paige Kirkley, Physicians Recruiter at paigekirkley@eyecare-partners.com for more information!
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will focus on maintaining the health and development of patients' eyes within a clinically integrated network. They will utilize proprietary EHR systems and advanced medical technology to provide efficient, patient-centered care.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified optometrist capable of working in a clinical environment. They should be prepared to collaborate with a national medical group and adhere to the standards set by the Medical Executive Board.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time or Full-Time Optometrist - Lakeland, FL at EyeCare Partners Doctors a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,884 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Lakeland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $303k
- Typical market rent
- $1,722/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.