Lead Optometrist
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 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).
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