Optometrist

The Medicus Firm; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Malpractice insurance fully covered

Licensure and dues covered

CME allowance

Job summary

The Medicus Firm seeks an Optometrist (OD) in Nantucket, MA, with a flexible 2-5 day schedule. This full-/part-time role offers autonomy, a modern 2,500 sq ft practice, and the opportunity to build long-term patient relationships in a coastal community.

Responsibilities include comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, myopia management, dry eye treatment, LASIK/PRK co-management, and urgent care. Competitive compensation includes base salary plus commission, housing assistance, and strong

Qualifications

• OD degree and MA license or eligibility.
• New graduates welcome.
• Residency preferred but not required.
• Ability to build long-term patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages.
• Perform contact lens exams and fittings.
• Manage myopia and dry eye conditions.
• Co-manage LASIK/PRK with surgeons.
• Diagnose and manage glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration.
• Provide urgent and emergency eye care.
• Refer and co-manage with regional ophthalmology specialists.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Patient relationships

Team collaboration

Ophthalmic exams

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Tools

OCT

Retinal imaging

Meibography

Job description

Job Title: Optometrist (OD) | Flexible 2-5 Day Schedule

Location: Nantucket, MA

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established, full-scope optometry practice in a highly desirable coastal Massachusetts community. As the only full-time, year-round eye care provider in town, the practice has strong patient demand, limited competition, and a full schedule waiting for you. You won’t be building a patient base from scratch.

This is a great fit for an optometrist who values flexibility, autonomy, long-term patient relationships, and a real path to partnership, all while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible schedule: work 2 to 5 days per week, no weekend patient care
• Sustainable pace of 20-25 patients per day
• No managed care participation, which supports stronger reimbursement
• Modern 2,500 sq. ft. office with advanced technology
• Stable, experienced team: 2 opticians, 2 ophthalmic technicians, and 5 support staff
• High clinical autonomy in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
• Mentorship available for new graduates and early-career ODs
• Clear pathway to partnership and potential ownership

What You’ll Do

• Comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages
• Contact lens exams and specialty fitting
• Myopia management
• Dry eye evaluations and treatment, including IPL
• LASIK/PRK consultations and co-management
• Diagnosis and management of ocular conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration
• Urgent and emergency eye care
• Referral and co-management with trusted regional ophthalmology specialists

Technology: OCT, retinal imaging, visual fields, meibography, and advanced dry eye diagnostics.

• Base salary based on experience plus commission
• Housing assistance available
• Health insurance with Section 125 pre-tax options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Fully covered malpractice insurance
• Licensure, professional dues, and subscriptions covered
• CME allowance and educational stipend
• Potential profit sharing

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
• Active or eligible Massachusetts optometry license
• New graduates and experienced optometrists welcome
• Residency training preferred, not required
• Passion for building long-term patient relationships

About the Community

Enjoy beaches, boating, fishing, hiking, great dining, and seasonal cultural events in a welcoming, close-knit coastal town with easy access to larger metro areas. Patients here are loyal and return year after year.