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Houlton, Maine

Optometrist – Outpatient | 4 Day Work Week | Maine

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Description
4 Day Work Week | Outpatient Eye Care | Community Focus
Competitive Salary + Bonus | Full Benefits

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: linkedin. com/in/elizabeth-banzhaf-bb7a17a4
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an Optometrist for a community focused outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to provide high quality eye care while working within an integrated care model serving Northern Maine communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Optometrist provides comprehensive eye care services including routine exams, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions. This role collaborates closely with primary care providers and participates as a key member of the integrated care team.

SCHEDULE

  • 4 day work week
  • Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
  • Outpatient setting
  • No hospital call

COMPENSATION

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Bonus potential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive optometry services
  • Diagnose and treat eye conditions and diseases
  • Perform routine and preventative eye exams
  • Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Educate patients on eye health and preventative care

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

  • 4 day work week for work life balance
  • Integrated care model
  • Strong community impact
  • Collaborative healthcare environment
  • Long term stability

BENEFITS

  • 80 percent employer paid health insurance for employee
  • 50 percent dependent coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Dental benefit through KVHC Dental Center
  • PTO and vacation accrual structure
  • Up to 88 hours combined PTO annually after accrual
  • STD and LTD fully employer paid
  • Life insurance 2 times salary up to 300k
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Education reimbursement opportunities
  • 401k with employer contribution up to 4 percent
  • Graduate of an approved school of optometry
  • Active State of Maine Optometrist license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Experience in rural or community oriented care preferred
  • Strong communication and patient care skills
  • Commitment to providing high quality compassionate care

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CollaborationPatient EducationCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist – Outpatient | 4 Day Work Week | Maine at Purple Cow Recruiting a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Optometry Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 269 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

7.9/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active roles in this specialty

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

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  • No weekends
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About Purple Cow Recruiting

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (80% employer paid)
Dental and Vision Insurance
PTO and Vacation Accrual
STD and LTD
Life Insurance
10 Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement
401k with up to 4% employer contribution