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Inlet Beach, Florida

Optometrist | 4-Day Week + $200K Potential | 30A

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$200k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Description
  • Optometrist | 4-Day Week + $200K Potential
  • Full Time | Medical Optometry | Private Concierge Practice
  • 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 Inlet Beach, Florida.

Position Overview

  • Full-scope medical optometry position within a concierge-style private practice
  • Diagnose and manage ocular disease while providing comprehensive eye care
  • Average patient volume of 15-18 patients daily
  • Supported by a dedicated ophthalmic technician and virtual scribe
  • Focus on quality patient care rather than high-volume production
  • Opportunity to practice advanced medical optometry in a highly desirable coastal community

Compensation

  • Base Salary Starting At $140,000
  • Production Bonus Structure
  • Total Earning Potential Up To $200,000+
  • Florida Licensing Fees Paid

Schedule

  • Four-Day Work Week
  • Tuesday-Friday Schedule
  • 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Approximately 28 Hours Per Week
  • No Weekends
  • Off Saturday, Sunday, And Monday

ROLE

  • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations
  • Diagnose and manage glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration
  • Prescribe corrective lenses and treatment plans
  • Educate patients on eye health and disease prevention
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and compliance standards

ENVIRONMENT

  • Concierge-level private practice setting
  • Medical optometry focused patient population
  • Dedicated ophthalmic technician support
  • Virtual scribe assistance
  • Beautiful 30A coastal community
  • Strong work-life balance with three-day weekends every week

Benefits

  • Production Bonus Program
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
  • CME Allowance
  • Paid CME Time
  • Florida Licensing Fees Paid
  • Malpractice Insurance Covered
  • Full Support Staff

Requirements

  • Doctor Of Optometry (OD) Degree REQUIRED
  • Active Florida Optometry License REQUIRED Or Ability To Obtain
  • Strong Clinical Skills In Medical Optometry REQUIRED
  • Experience Diagnosing And Managing Ocular Disease REQUIRED
  • Excellent Communication And Patient Care Skills REQUIRED
  • Ability To Work Independently And As Part Of A Team 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

Perform comprehensive eye examinations and manage ocular diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration within a concierge private practice. Collaborate with healthcare providers and maintain clinical documentation while providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ocular Disease ManagementGlaucoma DiagnosisDiabetic Retinopathy ManagementMacular Degeneration ManagementPatient EducationCollaborative Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist | 4-Day Week + $200K Potential | 30A at Purple Cow Recruiting a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,755 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Optometry Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 268 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k 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 ~$170k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

7.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

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Benefits & Perks

Production Bonus Program
8 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Paid Vacation
CME Allowance
Paid CME Time
Florida Licensing Fees Paid
Malpractice Insurance Covered
Full Support Staff