Optometrist (Eye Specialists of Mid Florida) - Central FL
About The Position
Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is seeking a full-time Board Certified Optometric Physician to join its growing private practice in Central Florida. This opportunity is ideal for a patient-centered professional who wants to deliver high-quality eye and vision care in a collaborative, physician-owned setting supported by advanced technology, multiple clinic locations, and a strong commitment to an exceptional patient experience. Since 1966, ESMF has built a trusted reputation for compassionate, technologically advanced eye care across Central Florida. With eight clinics, two on-site ASCs, and a team of 200+ employees, the practice offers broad clinical exposure across cataracts, dry eye, eyelid procedures, comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma, laser treatments, optical, and retina care. You’ll be part of an award-winning team recognized as the “Top Independent Practice of North America for 2024” by Transitions, joining a culture that prioritizes teamwork, professional collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships. As the practice continues to grow, you’ll help expand optometry coverage, support access to care across the region, and contribute to ongoing improvements that make each patient visit more seamless, personalized, and effective.
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited school.
- Active, unrestricted Florida optometric license.
- Kindness, empathy, and patience.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Confidence to support patients across diverse visual needs and age groups.
- Strong communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning.
- Enthusiasm for the latest advancements in optometry and personalized treatment plans.
- Ability to work closely with opticians, technicians, administrative staff, and practice leadership to deliver seamless care, strengthen team culture, and support the continued growth and reputation of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality primary eye and vision care in an outpatient setting, including comprehensive exams, corrective lens prescriptions, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Utilize license to its fullest extent to treat ocular disease.
- Support total patient care while working with an expanding portfolio of leading-edge technology.
- Participate in clinical and business meetings, community education, and practice events.
- Share responsibility for training technicians to strengthen clinical knowledge and improve patient flow.
- Collaborate with office leadership through monthly meetings and bi-weekly business reviews.
- Help expand optometry coverage, support access to care across the region, and contribute to ongoing improvements that make each patient visit more seamless, personalized, and effective.
Benefits
- Signing bonus
- 20 days of paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Five paid CE days
- 401(k) match program
- Profit sharing
- Medical, dental, AD&D, vision, and employee discounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance
- HSA
- EAP
- $3,000 allowance for Continuing education, licensing, and professional organizations fees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
