Part-Time Optometrist (Ocean Park Optometry) - Santa Monica, CA

VSP Vision; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean Park Optometry in Santa Monica, California, is seeking a new or experienced optometrist to join a growing, patient‑centered practice with a supportive team and modern technology. This part‑time position (~16 hours/week) offers comprehensive eye examinations, treatment planning, patient education, dry eye care, and collaboration with staff while delivering high‑quality, efficient care.

Candidates must be licensed in California and interested in specialties such as binocular vision and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid optometry license in California.
• Preferred specialties: binocular vision, scleral and specialty lenses, and dry eye.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Document care and educate patients, including dry eye treatments.
• Communicate care plans clearly with staff using modern technology.
• Work part-time (~16 hours/week) in a patient-centered practice.

Skills

Binocular vision

Scleral and specialty lenses

Dry eye

Education

Optometry license in California

Job description

Ocean Park Optometry in SantaMonica, California, is looking for a new or experienced optometrist to join its established, growing practice and step into a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team, modern technology, and a strong patient base.

What you’ll do: In this part‑time role of approximately 16 hours per week, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver comprehensive eye care while building meaningful connections with patients and working alongside a supportive, experienced team. You’ll perform examinations, develop treatment plans, document care, educate patients, provide dry eye treatments, and communicate care plans clearly with staff, all while using modern systems and technology to support efficient, high‑quality care.

Who you are: You’re a fully licensed optometrist in California who is excited to grow within a modern, patient‑centered practice and contribute to a collaborative team culture. Whether you’re early in your career or bring years of experience, you’re confident using optometric technology, interested in specialty care such as binocular vision, scleral and specialty lenses, and dry eye treatment, and motivated by the opportunity to build trust with patients, deliver excellent care, and support the continued success of a thriving practice.

Why you’ll love SantaMonica, CA: SantaMonica offers the best of Southern California’s coastal lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, ocean views, walkable neighborhoods, and year‑round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. From the iconic SantaMonica Pier and lively Third Street Promenade to local farmers markets, parks, bike paths, restaurants, shops, and arts and cultural experiences, the city blends laid‑back beach living with the energy and convenience of the greater LosAngeles area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in California

Preferred Specialties

• Binocular vision
• Scleral and specialty lenses
• Dry eye

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LosAngeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.