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Employee Benefits Fund
Brooklyn, New York

Optometrist

OptometristNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$141k-$155k

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Job Description

*Please note this will mainly be based out of our Queens location with potential to travel to our Brooklyn location*

Our organization operates several multi-disciplinary ambulatory care centers throughout New York City that were created to serve our Union members and their families.

We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services at our facilities at no charge to our Union members, removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care.

We are looking for an Optometrist to help in our mission of providing top notch vision services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for any Optometrist looking to make an impact for under-represented communities and want a stable work schedule (No weekends and no overnights!).

Job Summary

  • Tests patient's general eye health and level of vision
  • Screens for disease affecting the eye
  • Ascertains whether patient needs corrective lenses or other types of corrective eye wear
  • Will be working out of all of our Midtown, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Queens Health Centers

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseased and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness

2. Analyze test results

3. Develop plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits

4. Prescribe medications/eyeglasses to treat eye disease and make referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient

5. Communicates with Ophthalmologist and other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record

6. Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient

7. Adheres to the center's established policies and procedures

8. Expected to travel to our Midtown and Queens locations

Education and Experience

1. Current License as an O.D. In New York State

2. Meets all of the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff

3. Current CPR Certification

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Hospital, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays)
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution after a year of employment
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Cycle Benefits (reimbursements for gym memberships, financial planning, etc.)
  • Pre-Paid Legal Services

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye health examinations, screen for diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses or medications. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans and coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current O.D. license in New York State and maintain current CPR certification. They must also meet all requirements for appointment to the medical staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OptometryEye Health TestingVision ScreeningCorrective Lens PrescriptionDiagnosis Of Eye DiseasePatient EducationMedical DocumentationClinical CareTreatment PlanningOphthalmology Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Employee Benefits Fund a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,955 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Optometry Career Context

Employee Benefits Fund holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 4 active listings.

In New York, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$149k (105 salary observations; 300 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (733 salary observations; 4,322 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 1,955 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$141k–$155kOptometry median $160k (middle half $149k–$168k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
New York vs national$149k median in New York$152k nationally (−2%)105 state / 733 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$137k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in New York115 active1,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 48% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Optometry pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Employee Benefits Fundsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,955 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
6
<$180k
1
$196k
2
$200k
2
$220k-240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
40%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

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

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#3

Optometrist - Troy, AL - $200k Annual Comp and $100k in Signing Bonus

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#4

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

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+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,955 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Employee Benefits Fund

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Hospital, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits at no cost
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays)
401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution after a year
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Cycle Benefits (gym memberships, financial planning, etc.)
Pre-Paid Legal Services

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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