Part-Time Optometrist (Eye Associates)

VSP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Production bonus

Job summary

Eye Associates in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a part-time Associate Optometrist to join a patient-focused practice. The role offers 8–20 hours per week with the potential to become full-time, serving 14–20 patients per shift and delivering high-quality, personalized eye care.

You will work with advanced diagnostic technology including OCT, retinal photography, visual fields, corneal topography, pachymetry, a digital refractive lane, optical biometry and an autorefractor to support accurate

Qualifications

• MD licensure in optometry is required.
• TPA certification in Maryland is required.
• Licensed to practice optometry in the state of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused eye care as part-time Associate Optometrist (8–20 hours/week).
• Care for 14–20 patients per shift using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Utilize OCT, retinal photography, visual fields, topography, pachymetry and autorefractor.
• Deliver accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans; potential to move to full-time.

Skills

TPA certified in Maryland

Education

Optometry license in Maryland

Maryland TPA certification

Job description

Eye Associates in Columbia, Maryland and the surrounding areas, is seeking a part-time Associate Optometrist to join its patient-focused practice. This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated eye care professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in the community while delivering high-quality, personalized care in a supportive and progressive clinical environment.Why join us?Eye Associates has served the community since the early 1990s. Since Dr. Rana assumed ownership in 2017, the practice has expanded its full-scope care to include primary vision services, comprehensive medical eye care, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and dry eye treatment. Committed to providing excellent patient care, Eye Associates continues to advance its services, including plans to offer more extensive dry eye treatment using IPL and radiofrequency technology.What you’ll do:As a part-time Associate Optometrist, you’ll work 8–20 hours per week and care for 14–20 patients per shift. You’ll provide comprehensive eye care using advanced diagnostic technology, including OCT, retinal photography, visual field testing, corneal topography, pachymetry, a digital refractive lane, optical biometry, and an autorefractor, enabling you to deliver accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans. This is a part-time position, with the ability to become a full-time opportunity!Who you are:You’re a compassionate, skilled Optometrist who delivers personalized care to patients of all ages and visual needs. You value continuous learning, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to support excellent outcomes and a positive practice culture. You adapt confidently to evolving clinical needs and new treatment approaches. Most importantly, you’re motivated to strengthen the vision health of the Columbia community.Why you’ll love in and around Columbia:Living in Columbia, Maryland, offers the best of community-focused living with convenient access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. This thoughtfully designed community features 10 distinct villages connected by wooded pathways, along with abundant parks, lakes, pools, play areas, and open space. Residents can enjoy year-round recreation, arts and cultural programs, shopping and dining in the Merriweather District, and live entertainment at Merriweather Post Pavilion. With welcoming neighborhoods, family-friendly amenities, and plenty of ways to stay active and connected, Columbia offers a vibrant, well-rounded place to call home.You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:Malpractice insuranceProduction bonusMinimum Qualifications:TPA certified in MarylandOptometry license in the state of MarylandSpecial NoticeThis is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. 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