Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) - Buffalo, NY
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Buffalo, NY looking for a dedicated Full Time or Part Time Optometrist to join our work family.
Our team focuses on delivering top-tier, comprehensive eye care to both children and adults in a collaborative setting.
The Perks & Compensation
- Top Income: $120,000 – $150,000/year base salary.
- Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a well-trained team that streamlines patient flow.
- Clinical Freedom: Focus purely on clinical excellence and building strong patient relationships.
Hours & Schedule Flexibility
- Your Track: Fully customizable scheduling to perfectly fit your lifestyle (Full-Time or Part-Time).
- Mornings Free: Open: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active New York Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in an independent private practice setting. Collaborate with a well-trained team to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In New York, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$151k (17 salary observations; 42 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (107 salary observations; 503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
Living in Buffalo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $251k≈ 2.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,425/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.8
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.