Optometrist

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist
Full-Time | Private Practice | Arcata, California

Position Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity where you can practice full-scope optometry while maintaining an excellent work–life balance? Do you value working in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with strong clinical support?

This established private practice in Northern California is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join its growing team. Both experienced optometrists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This role offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive and medical optometry in a supportive setting, without evenings or weekends.

Location
This opportunity is located in a small coastal college town in Northern California . The area offers clean air, clear water, minimal traffic, and a slower pace of life, while still providing the energy and culture of a college community. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and nearby coastal activities, along with access to boutique fitness studios and a vibrant local arts scene.

Practice Overview
The practice is a well-established, two-doctor private practice with a strong, experienced support team. The office is fully equipped with modern diagnostic and clinical technology, allowing providers to deliver high-quality, comprehensive eye care.

Services include full-scope medical optometry, specialty contact lenses, dry eye management, and routine vision care. The practice benefits from a diverse patient population, including both younger patients associated with a nearby university and a loyal, long-standing local patient base.

What You'll Be Working On
Providing comprehensive eye exams and medical optometric care
Managing ocular disease and dry eye conditions
Fitting visually necessary and specialty contact lenses
Collaborating with a trained support team for pretesting, scribing, optical, and front-office functions
Building meaningful relationships with patients
Contributing to a positive, patient-centered practice culture

Qualifications
Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited program
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of California
New graduates and experienced optometrists encouraged to apply
Strong clinical and communication skills
Patient-focused with attention to quality care
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Whats In It For You
Competitive salary range of $130,000–$170,000
No weekends and no evenings
Health insurance
Paid time off
Matching retirement plan
Malpractice insurance coverage
Licensing fees covered
Continuing education support

Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.