Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Listed compensation
$155K - $170K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Perry Hall, MD
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Perry Hall, MD 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: $155,000 – $170,000/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 – 6:00 PM (skip the morning rush!).
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Maryland Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, generous Paid Vacation/PTO, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide top-tier, comprehensive eye care to both children and adults within a collaborative private practice. Focus on clinical excellence and building strong, long-term relationships with patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) at Confidential Employer a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 2,008 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Optometry Career Context
In Maryland, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$149k (42 salary observations; 136 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (626 salary observations; 4,660 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $155k–$170k | Optometry median $149k (middle half $144k–$151k)55 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $149k median in Maryland | $152k nationally (−2%)42 state / 626 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$155k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Maryland | 71 active | 2,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 68% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 597 in the last 30 days | 472 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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