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FYI Health Group
San Rafael, California

Lead Optometrist

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Opportunity

With the partnership and support of FYidoctors USA, a leading eye care practice
in the North Bay Area is seeking a full-time Lead Optometrist to join our team
in San Rafael, California. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced
optometrist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care,
supporting clinic growth, and helping guide the clinical direction of the
practice.

You’ll practice in a fully equipped optometry environment, provide comprehensive
eye care, and work closely with the clinic team to strengthen patient
experience, operational consistency, and long-term practice success.

Responsibilities

* Conduct comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
* Diagnose and manage ocular conditions, including dry eye and myopia
management
* Prescribe treatments to maintain, improve, and correct vision
* Provide clinical leadership and support a consistent standard of patient care
across the practice
* Partner with the clinic team to support patient flow, doctor scheduling, and
overall practice growth
* Make clear recommendations and communicate effectively with dispensary staff
* Maintain complete and accurate clinical records, including findings,
prescriptions, recommendations, and patient counselling
* Practice within a fully equipped optometry exam lane, including Optomap
technology

Qualifications

* Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution
* Current California Optometry license
* Prior clinical experience, with leadership or mentorship experience
considered an asset
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinic and
support teams
* Proficiency with electronic health records systems
* Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a patient-first
approach to care

Schedule & Compensation

* Full-time schedule
* Approximately 14 or more patients per day with 30-minute exam slots
* Competitive compensation

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online and submit their resume and
cover letter to iain.malone@fyidoctors.com.

Please include “Lead Optometrist Application – San Rafael” in the subject line.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ocular condition diagnosisDry eye managementPatient counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Optometrist at FYI Health Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,725 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 9 employers

7
<$165k
5
$165k-180k
1
$183k
7
$195k-210k
2
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

Living in San Rafael

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,222k
Typical market rent
$3,182/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About FYI Health Group

Health and Human Services
Calgary, Alberta
1,001-5,000 employees