Optometrist

2020 On-site; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

1099 contractor

Mobile clinic

Job summary

20/20 Onsite is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye exams to students in Boston Public Schools. This contracted, flexible-schedule role lets you choose 1–5 days per week, with exams conducted on-site or in our mobile clinic.

You will examine pediatric patients, diagnose vision issues, and prescribe lenses as needed, delivering free eye care to students while communicating results clearly to families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Optometrist license in Massachusetts (OD).
• Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• Reliable and punctual with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pediatric eye exams for students in Boston Public Schools, either on-site or in a mobile clinic.
• Diagnose refractive errors and other vision issues, and prescribe corrective lenses as needed.
• Accurately document exam findings and prescriptions in accordance with standards.
• Communicate exam results clearly to school staff and families.
• Maintain a warm, patient bedside manner suited to children.
• Ensure exams and services comply with licensing and clinical standards.

Skills

Pediatric care

Vision exams

Communication

Mobile clinic experience

Education

OD license in Massachusetts

Job description

Location: Boston, MA and surrounding cities (in-school and mobile clinic settings)
Job Type: Independent Contractor, Flexible Schedule (1–5 days/week)
Compensation: $700 per day
Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

About the Role

20/20 Onsite is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye exams to students in Boston Public Schools. This is a contracted, flexible-schedule position: you choose anywhere from one to five days per week based on your availability. Exams are conducted either aboard our mobile vision clinic or on-site within school buildings. Every student we see receives a free eye exam, and any student who needs corrective lenses receives a free pair of glasses.

This role is a great fit for an optometrist looking for flexible, meaningful, community-based work that fits around an existing practice or schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pediatric eye exams for students in Boston Public Schools, either on our mobile clinic or in a designated space within the school.
• Diagnose refractive errors and other vision issues, and prescribe corrective lenses as needed.
• Accurately document exam findings and prescriptions in accordance with clinical and program standards.
• Communicate exam results and recommendations clearly to school staff and families as needed.
• Maintain a warm, patient bedside manner suited to working with children.
• Ensure all exams and services are delivered in compliance with applicable state licensing and clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Optometrist license in Massachusetts (OD).
• Comfortable and experienced working with pediatric patients.
• Reliable and punctual, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a mobile clinic or school-based setting.
• Prior experience with school-based or community vision programs is a plus, but not required.

Schedule & Location Details

• Exams take place Monday through Friday, generally between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
• You select your own schedule, from 1 to 5 days per week, based on your availability.
• Work locations rotate across Boston Public Schools; exams are conducted either aboard 20/20 Onsite's mobile vision clinic or inside the school itself.

Compensation

• $700 per day, paid as an independent contractor (1099).

About 20/20 Onsite

20/20 Onsite brings free, comprehensive eye exams and glasses directly to students where they learn — removing the transportation, cost, and scheduling barriers that keep kids from getting the vision care they need to succeed in school.