Optometrist

Maine Eye; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing education support

Job summary

Maine Eye in Portland, Maine seeks a full-time Optometrist to join a high-volume, subspecialty-driven practice. You will provide post-operative care, urgent eye care, and develop your own patient panel with medical optometric services in collaboration with ophthalmologists and surgical teams.

You’ll work in a supportive environment with a focus on patient care, clinical excellence, and opportunities to mentor an optometry resident as Maine Eye develops residency/fellowship programs.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited school of optometry.
• Active, unrestricted Maine optometric license or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date.
• Interest or experience in surgical co-management is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform post-operative examinations and co-management with ophthalmologists.
• Evaluate and manage urgent/walk-in ocular concerns.
• Build and manage your own patient panel for comprehensive optometric care.
• Provide contact lens fittings and medical optometric services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Surgical co-management

Medical eye care

Education

OD degree

Job description

NO NIGHTS • NO WEEKENDS • NO ON-CALL!Join the Maine Eye team, a leading ophthalmology practice proudly recognized in 2026 as having Maine’s #1 Surgery Center and ranked among the top surgery centers in the nation. Be part of an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and a supportive workplace.We are seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our high-volume, subspecialty-driven practice in Portland, Maine. This position offers a unique combination of surgical co-management, urgent eye care, and the opportunity to build and manage your own patient panel. You’ll work closely with our ophthalmologists and surgical teams while maintaining the autonomy of your own clinic.Schedule & Work-Life BalanceEnjoy a 4.5-day workweek with no nights, no weekends, and no call!The position includes a combination of:Mornings: Post-operative care in collaboration with our surgeons, managing recovery and outcomes for cataract and refractive surgery patients.2–3 afternoons per week: Urgent/walk-in ophthalmic care, evaluating and managing acute eye concerns with support from our physician teams.1–2 afternoons per week: Your own personal clinic, allowing you to build and manage a patient panel for comprehensive and medical optometric care.What You’ll DoProvide post-operative examinations and co-management for surgical patients in close collaboration with our ophthalmologists.Evaluate and manage urgent and walk-in ocular concerns, determining appropriate treatment or referral when needed.Build and maintain your own patient panel while providing comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and medical optometric care.Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, technicians, and administrative teams to provide seamless, high-quality patient care.Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.Provide personalized, attentive care while working successfully within a high-volume clinical environment.As our program develops, there may also be an opportunity to mentor an optometry resident as part of Maine Eye’s future optometry residency/fellowship program.Qualifications & ExperienceDoctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry.Active, unrestricted Maine optometric license or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to your start date.Experience or a strong interest in surgical co-management and post-operative care preferred.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment.Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with a multidisciplinary surgical team.New graduates with a strong interest in anterior segment and surgical co-management are encouraged to apply.Why Maine Eye?At Maine Eye, you’ll have the opportunity to practice within a well-established, high-volume ophthalmology practice with a strong referral base, modern diagnostic technology, and direct access to experienced ophthalmologists and surgical teams.We’re proud to have many long-tenured employees who have built their careers with Maine Eye, reflecting the stability, strong relationships, and sense of community that are an important part of our workplace.Benefits and highlights include:4.5-day workweekNo nights, weekends, or on-callCompetitive compensation, commensurate with experienceDirect mentorship and collaboration with fellowship-trained ophthalmologists and surgical teamsOpportunity to build and grow your own patient panelEmployee eye care benefits and exceptional discountsMedical and Dental Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with company matchCompany Profit SharingPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysCompany-Paid Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Short-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityHSA and FSA optionsContinuing education and professional development supportFuture opportunity to mentor an optometry resident