Optometrist – Sarasota / Lakewood Ranch, FL

Center For Sight; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Center For Sight – University Parkway is seeking two full-time Optometrists to join a fast-paced, high-volume practice in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area. You will work closely with ophthalmology and subspecialists to co-manage patient care and address a broad range of ocular conditions.

The role emphasizes medical optometry with a collaborative OD/MD model, supported by an experienced clinical team and advanced diagnostic technology.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school
• Eligible for Florida optometry licensure
• Board certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Co-manage patient care with ophthalmology and subspecialists
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of ocular conditions
• Work in a high-volume, team-oriented OD practice with dedicated support staff

Skills

High-volume care

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Florida Optometry License

Job description

Center For Sight – University Parkway

Center For Sight is seeking two full-time Optometrists to join our expanding University Parkway practice in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area. Due to continued growth and increasing patient demand, we are expanding our provider team to support this busy, highly integrated practice.

Center For Sight – University Parkway

Center For Sight is seeking two full-time Optometrists to join our expanding University Parkway practice in the Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area. Due to continued growth and increasing patient demand, we are expanding our provider team to support this busy, highly integrated practice.

This opportunity is ideal for optometrists interested in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD care. The Optometrists will work closely with our ophthalmologists and subspecialists, playing an integral role in the co-management and post-procedural care of patients, while also diagnosing and managing a broad range of ocular conditions. Providers will be supported by an experienced clinical team, advanced diagnostic technology, and a strong ophthalmology referral network.

For more than 30 years, Center For Sight has been a leader in the integrated OD/MD model, providing comprehensive eye care through close collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology. This position offers the opportunity to practice at a high clinical level while becoming an integral part of a growing, multidisciplinary eye care team.

Position Highlights

• Join an established, fast-paced, high-volume optometric practice
• Busy ODs typically see 20–30+ patients per day
• Fully dedicated team of work-up technicians and diagnostic support
• Collaborative environment with access to ophthalmology and subspecialty care
• Highly incentivized compensation plan, with mature practices yielding $200,000+ in compensation
• Competitive guaranteed base salary during the initial period
• Sign-on bonus available
• 4 weeks of vacation, 7 paid holidays, 5 paid Continuing Education days
• Minimal call responsibilities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Florida has no state individual income tax

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
• Eligible for or currently holds a Florida optometry license
• Board certification preferred, but not required
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment

About The Area – Lakewood Ranch

Located near Lakewood Ranch, the University Parkway practice offers access to one of Florida’s fastest-growing and most desirable communities. Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community known for its beautiful neighborhoods, highly regarded schools, parks and trails, golf courses, shopping, dining, and family-friendly atmosphere.

The area offers the best of both worlds—an active, growing community with convenient access to downtown Sarasota and Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches, including Siesta Key and Lido Key. With year-round sunshine, abundant outdoor recreation, and no Florida state individual income tax, the Lakewood Ranch area is an exceptional place to live, work, and build a career.

About Center For Sight

Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty eye care groups, providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services alongside additional specialty services. Founded more than 30 years ago, Center For Sight has built a reputation for exceptional patient care, advanced technology, innovative procedures, and highly skilled providers.

Center For Sight includes 17 locations, more than 40 providers, and two wholly owned ophthalmic surgery centers and is the founding practice of US Eye.

About US Eye

US Eye is a physician-led, patient-focused network of eye care practices committed to delivering exceptional care through advanced technology and provider expertise. The network includes more than 60 clinics and multiple surgery centers across its affiliated practices, bringing together ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialized eye care professionals.

Contact

For more information or to submit a CV, please contact:

Jennifer Merritt

Provider Talent Acquisition Coordinator

941-224-6890

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