Primary Care Optometrist - Tampa Bay, FL
Compensation
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Job Description
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com.
The Eye Institute of West Florida, an EyeCare Partners practice, is seeking a full-time Primary Care Optometrist to join our team at our Largo, St. Petersburg and Hyde Park locations.
The Eye Institute of West Florida is an established and well-maintained practice with five convenient eye care locations, the Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center, the Weinstock Laser Eye Center, and the Aesthetic Institute.
This practice is collaborative with multi-specialty Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Physician Assistants, and Opticianry. We are proud to serve our local community as well as patients that travel from around the world to The Eye Institute of West Florida when they need expert eye surgery.
As part of the EyeCare Partners family, the doctors of The Eye Institute of West Florida have joined a national medical group dedicated to clinical excellence. Led by our Medical Executive Board, we are proud to offer continuous career development for our doctors, allowing you to stretch beyond daily patient care into other areas of interest.
What We Offer
- Amazing Company Culture that promotes long-term tenure
- Professional Growth, Mentorship & Leadership Opportunities
- Access to research and innovative technology through EyeCare Partners Innovation Center
Guaranteed Base Salary + Production Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Domestic Partner coverage, Maternity Leave, Long-Term/Short-Term Disability, 401k and more!
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- CME Allowance
- Association Dues Reimbursement
Optometrist Job Requirements & Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree
Florida State Optometric License
Apply through our website or email Elise DeCicco at elisedecicco@eyecare-partners.com for more information!
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Care Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care services as part of a multi-specialty team. They will collaborate with ophthalmologists and other medical staff to ensure clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and possess a valid Florida State Optometric License. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and professional development within a collaborative practice environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Optometrist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in optometrist roles | ranked against 2,055 Optometrist roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometrist median $178k (middle half $165k–$200k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All optometrist listings in Florida | 160 active | 2,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Primary Care listings | 935 in the last 30 days | 462 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometrist pay trend (all specialties) | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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