Medical Optometrist | Part Time
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: West - Houston, TX 77082Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Two LocationsJob Category: Health CareLocation: 12121 Richmond Ave, Suite 220 Houston, TX 77082 Some travel to our Sugar Land location as needed.
The Optometrist will work in a medical setting primarily responsible for increasing the care of our patients. This position may assist with pre-op and post-operative care. Optometrists perform eye exams and provide superior vision care to our patients.
Exam patients having a full range of visual programs using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques Determines visual requirements for patients by prescribing corrective lenses, low vision aids, etc. Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies by prescribing treating in accordance with state laws.
Builds strong doctor-patient relationships Handles eye health emergencies Maintains updated and accurate medical records of all patients
Qualifications
State Optometrist Licensure Board Certification Experienced Optometrist preferred In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects Proven ability to explain and discuss medical terms simply and calmly
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist is responsible for performing comprehensive eye exams and diagnosing visual diseases or deficiencies. They provide superior vision care, including pre-op and post-operative assistance and the prescription of corrective lenses.
Requirements
Candidates must possess State Optometrist Licensure and Board Certification. Experience as an optometrist and a deep understanding of eye conditions are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Optometrist | Part Time at Houston Eye Associates a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,773 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- On-site
Living in Houston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $245k
- Typical market rent
- $1,542/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.