Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) - Wesley Chapel, FL
Listed compensation
$165k-$190k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT)
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Rediscover your passion for patient care in a supportive environment.
We are a highly respected, independent private practice in Wesley Chapel, FL 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: $165,000 – $190,000/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 – 5:00 PM.
- No Weekends!
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
- Active Florida Optometry License.
- Open to passionate new graduates and experienced ODs!
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in a collaborative private practice setting. Focus on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining strong patient relationships.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$172k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Florida | 158 active | 2,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 30% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment161 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 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$178k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Optometrist Jobs
11 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
11 jobs · 10 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
10 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$142k-$170kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Wesley Chapel
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $334k≈ 2.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,209/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.9
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.