Part-Time Optometrist – San Diego, CA | $800/Day
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$800/Day
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Job Description
Part-Time Optometrist – San Diego County, CA | $800/Day
Overview
- Position: Optometrist (Part-Time)
- Location: San Diego County, CA (Primarily South Bay & East County)
- Compensation: $800 per day
- Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About Us
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-owned healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience and a strong ethical and legal track record. Our mission is to increase access to healthcare services for geriatric and underserved populations by bringing high-quality care directly to them.
We provide on-site portable dentistry, podiatry, audiology, and optometry services at Senior Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Veteran Homes across 20+ states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, compassionate care while handling the logistics so providers can focus on their patients.
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Part-Time Optometrist to join our mobile care team in San Diego County, CA. This opportunity is ideal for an optometrist looking to supplement their current schedule while making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.
The best part?
All administrative and logistical responsibilities—including equipment, supplies, scheduling, and billing—are fully managed by CMC. This independent contractor opportunity allows you to focus on patient care without the responsibilities of running a private practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses.
- Provide treatment and management for eye infections, glaucoma, and other visual disorders.
- Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and proper lens usage.
- Ensure a respectful, safe, and comfortable environment tailored to geriatric needs.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to support comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and required credentials.
- Active California Optometry license.
- Experience in geriatric or mobile care preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to facility-based care settings.
Schedule: 2 days per week
- Weekday availability.
- Flexible scheduling based on provider availability and facility needs.
Ready to make a difference while maintaining your flexibility? Apply today and help bring quality eye care directly to those who need it most!
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Comprehensive Mobile Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 115 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,022 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $208k | Optometry median $156k (middle half $141k–$163k)180 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$188k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in California | 169 active | 2,029 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 503 in the last 30 days | 462 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Comprehensive Mobile Care | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index115 active listings |
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