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Panama City, Florida

Optometrist | Up to $180K + No Weekends | Panama City FL

OptometristNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $180K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 3mo ago

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

Ocular Disease ManagementPrescribing Corrective LensesPatient EducationGlaucoma ManagementMacular Degeneration DiagnosisDiabetic Retinopathy Management

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.

Top Optometrist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

1
$150k
2
$170k-190k
4
$190k-210k
2
$210k-230k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
7
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group · West Nyack, New York

$159k-$222k
#2

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist - Venice, FL

From $200k
#4

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

$140k-$200k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Panama City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,697/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
IRA Profit Sharing
Malpractice Coverage
CME Allowance
12 PTO Days
6 Paid Holidays
Full Clinical Support Staff