Optometrist – Full Time (FLOAT) –OD/MD Practice – Atlanta, Peachtree City & Riverdale, GA
Only Residency-trained optometrists and experienced doctors with lots of medical experience are encouraged to apply!
Join one of the only true privately owned ophthalmology practices in the Atlanta metro area. While many surrounding practices have transitioned to private equity or corporate ownership, our physician-led practice remains committed to delivering personalized, patient-focused care. With three convenient locations and a collaborative OD/MD model, you'll enjoy practicing full-scope medical optometry alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive environment.
We are seeking a Full-Time Optometrist to provide care across our three Georgia locations in Atlanta, Peachtree City, and Riverdale. The schedule typically includes one to two days per week in Peachtree City, with the remaining days rotating between our Atlanta and Riverdale offices. This position is ideal for an optometrist who enjoys practicing heavy medical eye care.
Location
Practice in the heart of the South Metro Atlanta region while enjoying the flexibility of rotating between Atlanta, Peachtree City, and Riverdale. Whether you're looking for the energy of a major metropolitan area or the charm of a suburban community, this opportunity offers the best of both worlds.
Peachtree City is nationally recognized for its extensive network of golf cart paths, highly rated schools, beautiful parks, and family-friendly atmosphere. Riverdale provides convenient access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, while the Atlanta location places you near world-class dining, professional sports, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Together, these locations offer an exceptional quality of life with affordable suburban living and easy access to everything the Atlanta metro area has to offer.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Exposure
Practice full-scope medical optometry with a strong emphasis on ocular disease management. You'll provide comprehensive eye care including:
- Comprehensive eye examinations
- Dry eye management
- Glaucoma care
- Cataract evaluations and post-operative management
- LASIK co-management
- Diabetic eye care
- General medical eye care
Highly trained technicians perform refractions and intraocular pressure testing, allowing you to focus on patient care.
You'll have access to advanced technology including:
- Maestro OCT
- Visual Field Analyzer
- Fundus Photography
- Fully equipped exam lanes
- Compulink Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Doctors typically see approximately 30 patients per day, with schedules ranging from 25 to 35 patients depending on patient volume.
Environment
Private practice culture – Enjoy the independence and flexibility of a physician-owned practice that prioritizes quality patient care over corporate metrics.
Strong clinical support – Experienced technicians complete refractions and pre-testing, allowing you to focus on diagnosing and treating patients.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package:
- $135,000 annual base salary for a four-day schedule
- $169,000 annual base salary for a five-day schedule
- Annual productivity bonus:
- Earn 20% of collections exceeding 5.25 times your annual base salary, paid annually
- Practice pays 50% of employee medical insurance premiums
- Dental insurance available
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO
- One additional week is offered the week between Christmas and New Year's as the office is closed
- Licensing fees covered
- Malpractice insurance provided
Typical Full-Time Schedule
Monday – Friday:
8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
(Some days may finish around 4:00 PM, while busier days may extend until approximately 5:00 PM.)
One Saturday morning per month (approximately four hours).
Doctors who work a Saturday receive a half-day off during that same week. The practice is closed for long holiday weekends.
Office Rotation
The doctor will rotate between all three practice locations: One office is in Atlanta, one is in Riverdale and one is in Peachtree City.
Typical schedule:
- 4-day schedule: One day at each location, with an additional day in Peachtree City as needed.
- 5-day schedule: Typically two days in Peachtree City and the remaining days divided between the Atlanta and Riverdale offices.
What You'll Need
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
- Georgia Optometry License (or ability to obtain)
- Ocular Disease Residency preferred
- Candidates with significant medical optometry experience will also be considered
- Strong medical optometry knowledge
- Team-oriented mindset
- Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
If you're looking to practice medical optometry in a collaborative, physician-owned environment where patient care comes first, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through Eyes On Eyecare® today to learn more about joining one of metro Atlanta's premier independent eye care practices.
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