Optometrist | Up to $180K + No Weekends | Panama City FL
Listed compensation
Up to $180K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Optometrist | Up to $180K + No Weekends
Full Time | Private Practice | Coastal Florida
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
- Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 272-230-3157
- LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn
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 hiring an Optometrist in Panama City, Florida.
Position Overview
- Private practice optometry role focused on comprehensive eye care
- Conduct routine eye exams and vision assessments
- Diagnose and manage ocular diseases and conditions
- Develop treatment plans and prescribe corrective lenses
- Educate patients on eye health and preventative care
- Work alongside experienced support staff in a patient-focused environment
Compensation
- Salary Up To $180,000 Based On Experience
- Relocation Assistance Available
- IRA Profit Sharing Program
- Malpractice Coverage Included
- CME Allowance Plus Dedicated CME Days
Schedule
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- No Weekends
- Predictable Schedule With Excellent Work-Life Balance
Role
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations
- Diagnose and manage glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other ocular conditions
- Prescribe corrective lenses and treatment plans
- Educate patients on vision care and eye health
- Maintain accurate patient documentation
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
Environment
- Established private optometry practice
- Full support staff provided
- Patient-centered care model
- Coastal Florida lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation
- Modern clinical environment
- Opportunity for long-term professional growth
Benefits
- 12 PTO Days
- 6 Paid Holidays
- IRA Profit Sharing Program
- CME Allowance
- Dedicated CME Days
- Malpractice Insurance Coverage
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Full Clinical Support Staff
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree REQUIRED
- Active Florida Optometry License Or Ability To Obtain REQUIRED
- Strong Clinical Eye Care Skills REQUIRED
- Experience Diagnosing And Managing Ocular Disease REQUIRED
- Excellent Patient Communication Skills REQUIRED
- Ability To Work Independently And Within A Team REQUIRED
- Commitment To Quality Patient Care REQUIRED
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates 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.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose ocular diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. Develop treatment plans, prescribe corrective lenses, and educate patients on preventative eye health.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 270 active listings.
Of the 49 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 31% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $174k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$180k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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