Part-Time Optometrist (Ballard Optical) - Seattle, WA

An excellent opportunity for a part-time / maternity coverage Optometrist is now available at Ballard Optical, located in Seattle, Washington from December 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, with an opportunity to continue afterwards.

Why you should apply

Ballard Optical has been a neighborhood fixture on Market Street for decades and lives by its mission to improve the quality of life through exceptional eye care and top-quality products. If you’re a highly-engaged professional passionate about a career in helping others see clearly and you’re excited to bring innovative perspectives to a modern practice that values a work-life balance—Ballard Optical is the perfect place for you!

About Ballard Optical

To ensure a lifetime of clear vision, the Optometrists utilize state-of-the-art vision care technology to diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases. The practice is well-equipped with advanced technology, including, Optos, IPL, Radio Frequency, Optical Coherence Tomography, Humphrey Visual Field, and iCare. Cloud-based software (Crystal PM) manages electronic health records while establishing a baseline of patients’ eye health and monitors changes. The optical boutique features the most extensive collection of designer frames in the area; and the Opticians work closely with patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle, and visual needs.

About the Optometrist Opening

Ballard Optical is seeking a compassionate and motivated Optometrist committed to serving patients through excellent personalized care to achieve optimal eye health. You’ll have the opportunity to practice full-scope optometry and promote good ocular health through patient education. The position is part-time, ideally looking for someone to work 1-3 days per week from December 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, with the opportunity to continue after that.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will want to continuously develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and be willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Minimum qualifications include

Optometry license in the state of Washington

Ballard Optical is offering the following benefits

• Above Market Pay
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Production bonus
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• CE allowance
• Malpractice Insurance covered
• Only open Monday - Thursday

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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