Optometrist – Medical Optometry, Venice, FL
Center For Sight – Venice
Center For Sight is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our Venice practice in Sarasota County, Florida. This opportunity is ideal for an optometrist interested in medical optometry and collaborative OD/MD care.
The Optometrist will work closely with our ophthalmologists and subspecialists, playing an integral role in the co-management and post-procedural care of patients, while also diagnosing and managing a broad range of ocular conditions. The provider will be supported by an experienced clinical team, advanced diagnostic technology, and a strong ophthalmology referral network.
For more than 30 years, Center For Sight has been a leader in the integrated OD/MD model, providing comprehensive eye care through close collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology. This position offers the opportunity to practice at a high clinical level while becoming an integral part of a growing, multidisciplinary eye care team.
Position Highlights
- Join an established, fast-paced, high-volume optometric practice
- Busy ODs typically see 20–30+ patients per day
- Fully dedicated team of work-up technicians and diagnostic support
- Collaborative environment with access to ophthalmology and subspecialty care
- Highly incentivized compensation plan, with mature practices yielding $200,000+ in compensation
- Competitive guaranteed base salary during the initial period
- Sign-on bonus available
- 4 weeks of vacation, 7 paid holidays, and 5 paid Continuing Education days
- Minimal call responsibilities
- No weekend clinic hours
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Florida has no state individual income tax
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
- Eligible for or currently holds a Florida optometry license
- Board certification preferred, but not required
- Residency training preferred, but not required; candidates with experience in medical optometry, co-management, and post-procedural patient care are also encouraged to apply
- Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills
- Comfortable working in a high-volume, team-oriented environment
About Center For Sight
Center For Sight is one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty eye care groups, providing comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services alongside additional specialty services. Founded more than 30 years ago, Center For Sight has built a reputation for exceptional patient care, advanced technology, innovative procedures, and highly skilled providers.
Center For Sight includes 17 locations, more than 40 providers, and two wholly owned ophthalmic surgery centers and is the founding practice of US Eye.
About the Area – Venice & Sarasota County
Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast in Sarasota County, Venice offers an exceptional combination of coastal living, small-town charm, and convenient access to the greater Sarasota area. Known for its beautiful Gulf beaches, historic downtown, outdoor recreation, golf, restaurants, and year-round sunshine, Venice provides a relaxed coastal lifestyle while remaining connected to the amenities of the greater Sarasota region.
Sarasota County offers a wide variety of arts and cultural attractions, shopping, dining, boating, parks, nature trails, and Gulf Coast beaches. Venice is conveniently located south of Sarasota, offering access to the broader Sarasota area while maintaining its own distinctive coastal community.
With year-round outdoor recreation, a growing community, and no Florida state individual income tax, Venice and Sarasota County offer an exceptional place to live, work, and build a career.
About US Eye
US Eye is a physician-led, patient-focused network of eye care practices committed to delivering exceptional care through advanced technology and provider expertise. The network includes more than 60 clinics and multiple surgery centers across its affiliated practices, bringing together ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialized eye care professionals.
Contact
For more information or to submit a CV, please contact:
Jennifer Merritt
Provider Talent Acquisition Coordinator
941-224-6890
Jennifer.Merritt@useye.com