Optometrist – FT (4 Day Work Week) – Private Practice – Lake Katrine, NY – No Weekends!

About the role

Join an established, family-owned private practice in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley, where patient care, clinical quality, and long-term relationships come first. The practice has a history dating back to 1986 and offers a medically focused environment with opportunities to manage a variety of ocular conditions. There is a strong emphasis on patient relationships and thorough, unhurried examinations, as well as specialty contact lens services including complex and advanced fittings. The practice features a collaborative environment with other Optometrists, opticians, and technicians, and modern diagnostic equipment and technology.

This role offers a flexible four-day workweek and a potential pathway to practice ownership or buy-in, with the opportunity to discuss a future transition with the current owner. It is an excellent opportunity for a business-minded doctor interested in building a long-term career in the Hudson Valley. New graduates, upcoming 2027 graduates, and experienced Optometrists are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Tuesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Monday: Closed

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages
• Diagnose and manage ocular conditions, including dry eye and glaucoma
• Provide cataract and surgical co-management
• Perform contact lens examinations, fittings, and follow-up care
• Fit a variety of contact lenses, including:
  • High-astigmatism lenses
  • Gas-permeable lenses
  • Bifocal contact lenses
  • Bandage contact lenses
  • Specialty lenses, including Wave and SynergEyes
• Educate patients on their eye health and treatment options
• Build lasting relationships with patients through personalized care

You can expect to see approximately two patients per hour, along with four to five contact lens checks daily, allowing time to focus on patient needs and provide thorough care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) licensed or eligible for licensure in New York
• Open to new graduates, upcoming 2027 graduates, and experienced Optometrists
• Candidates who have not yet completed all board examinations may be considered
• Interest in medical optometry and specialty contact lenses
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first approach
• Business-minded and interested in the long-term growth of a private practice
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in potential future ownership

Benefits

• Four-day workweek
• Established private practice with a history dating back to 1986
• Medical optometry focus with opportunities to manage a variety of ocular conditions
• Strong emphasis on patient relationships and thorough, unhurried examinations
• Specialty contact lens services, including complex and advanced fittings
• Collaborative environment with other Optometrists, opticians, and technicians
• Modern diagnostic equipment and technology
• Potential pathway to practice ownership or buy-in
• Health and dental insurance
• Continuing education support

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and schedule, with a potential production-based compensation structure. Compensation and ownership arrangements can be discussed based on the candidate's experience, goals, and interest in a future transition.