Optometrists / Full-Time

Optometrist (Float) - Columbus, OH

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join a thriving primary care practice as a Float Optometrist serving multiple locations across the Greater Columbus, OH area. This unique role encourages and supports doctors to practice medically and specialize their practice if desired, offering the professional freedom to shape your clinical path within a growing company while enjoying schedule diversity and cross-team collaboration throughout the metropolitan area.

Location

This opportunity is based in Columbus, Ohio, the state capital and fastest-growing metropolitan region in the Midwest. Renowned for its blend of big-city vibrancy and Midwestern warmth, Columbus boasts an exceptional quality of life with safe communities, top-tier school systems, and a booming economic and innovation corridor. From the historic cobblestone streets of German Village and the lively dining and gallery scene in the Short North to thriving suburban hubs like Dublin, Upper Arlington, and New Albany, the region offers something for everyone. Residents enjoy scenic metro parks along the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, world-class attractions such as the Columbus Zoo and Franklin Park Conservatory, and an easily navigable highway infrastructure (I-270, I-70, and I-71) that makes commuting across the metro area smooth and efficient.

Organization Overview

Our practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that empowers doctors to practice as they see fit. We believe that providers should be free to focus on exemplary patient care, which is why we provide comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing and patient pre-screening.

The practice environment is energetic and supportive, designed for a clinician who wants to manage a diverse patient base from pediatrics to geriatrics. By removing administrative burdens, we ensure you have the infrastructure needed to focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes across our practice network.

What You'll Be Working On

Providing full-scope primary care optometry to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics across regional clinic locations.

Practicing medically with the support to specialize your practice based on your clinical interests.

Utilizing modern technology and a supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care across assigned sites.

Focusing on clinical excellence while utilizing provided patient pre-screening and technical support.

Contributing to a practice culture that values professional autonomy, adaptability, growth, and teamwork.

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.

Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Ohio.

Strong clinical skills and a desire to practice medical-based optometry.

High adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with various clinical support teams.

Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment with local site-to-site travel across Greater Columbus.

What's In It For You

Total Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience).

Travel Support: Dedicated monthly car allowance to cover travel across Columbus-area clinics.

Equity Opportunity: Phantom Equity Option to share in the company's long-term success.

Financial Incentives: Retention bonus and an incentive compensation plan.

Student Support: Student loan reimbursement programs.

Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and a retirement plan.

Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

Professional Growth: CE reimbursement and a supportive environment for specialization.

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.

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