Lead Optometrist
Compensation
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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
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 2,022 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,022 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $158k (middle half $154k–$173k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in California | 168 active | 2,021 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment171 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 497 in the last 30 days | 467 the 30 days before (+6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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