Associate Optometrist

Eye Center, Inc. | Bradenton & Parrish, Florida

Join a respected, locally owned private practice that has served Manatee County for 60 years.

Eye Center, Inc. continues to grow, and we’re excited to welcome a motivated optometrist who wants to build a long-term career in a thriving, independent practice. With eight doctors across our locations, we offer mentorship, collaboration, and the autonomy to practice optometry to the fullest extent of your availability.

We are hiring full-time and part-time ODs and welcome both experienced doctors and new graduates.

Why Eye Center, Inc.:

We believe in excellent patient care, clinical independence, and a supportive work environment. No corporate quotas. No rushed exams.

Our doctors enjoy:

• Autonomy over clinical decisions
• Comfortable pace: ~3 patients per hour (20‑minute slots)
• Balanced schedule of comprehensive exams, office visits, and follow-ups
• Collaboration with eight experienced optometrists
• Regular provider meetings and strong team communication
• Meaningful patient relationships built over time

About the Practice:

Eye Center, Inc. provides full-scope primary care optometry, including:

• Comprehensive eye exams & refractions
• Contact lens fittings
• Diagnosis & management of ocular disease

Technology at all locations:

• OCT
• Visual fields
• Optomap retinal imaging

Additional technology at Bradenton:

• Corneal topography
• Meibomian gland imaging
• Full surfacing & finishing lab for in‑house lens fabrication

Full Time Position Details:

We are seeking a highly motivated OD who wants to build their own patient base within an established, independent practice.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice in Florida prior to starting.

Office Locations:

• 2003 Cortez W, Bradenton FL, 34207
• 8312 US HWY 301 N, STE #105, Parish FL, 34219

Schedule (Full-Time Role):

4 days per week:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Friday
• Saturday (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

The schedule is split between Bradenton and Parrish.

Compensation:

• Guaranteed salary: $108,000 annually
• Production model: 14% of net collections
  • Full-time ODs average $85,000–$120,000+ in monthly production
• You receive whichever amount is higher each month

As your patient base grows, compensation naturally shifts toward the production model, allowing you to directly benefit from your clinical success.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Two weeks paid vacation
• Health insurance after 90 days (Eye Center pays 50% of employee premium)
• 401(k) with employer match after one year (up to 4% of compensation)
• State license renewal reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance
• Registration fee for one CE conference per biennium

Part Time Position Details:

• Monday and Wednesday required
• More days available if desired
• Per-diem only, no benefits

Why This Role Matters:

At Eye Center, Inc., you’ll practice the kind of optometry many doctors envisioned when they chose this profession — true private-practice, primary-care optometry focused on patients, not corporate metrics.

We are proud to remain independent and physician-led, giving our doctors the freedom to:

• Build lasting patient relationships
• Make thoughtful clinical decisions
• Provide care with the time and attention patients deserve

You’ll join a supportive team, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and have the autonomy to grow your own patient base in a community that values long-term care.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can grow, feel supported, and practice optometry in a friendly environment, we’d love to meet you.

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