Mobile Optometrist - Sarasota, Florida

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Optometrist to join its dynamic mobile clinical team in Sarasota, FL. This rewarding opportunity lets the right candidate make a direct, lasting impact on children's lives by delivering high-quality eye exams and providing prescription eyewear to students in underserved communities. This optometrist position offers a flexible schedule (up to five days per week), competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and a work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or federal holidays required (except for rare, voluntary events). The role is ideal for a professional motivated by service, teamwork, and making a tangible difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough vision evaluations, including visual acuity, binocular vision, IOP, pupil assessments, full refraction, and ocular health exams
• Prescribe corrective lenses and vision devices; instruct patients in their proper use
• Accurately document diagnoses and patient care in internal systems
• Collaborate with a high-energy, detail-oriented team dedicated to service excellence

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay starts at $85 per hour
• 5 days per week, 6-7 hours per day
• Mileage reimbursement
• No nights, weekends, or federal holidays (except for select voluntary events)

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Optometry and active Florida Optometry License
• Flexibility to commute throughout Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte counties
• Successful completion of Department of Justice background check (LiveScan) and drug test
• All employees must meet clearance standards for a safe and healthy workplace, including fingerprinting, child abuse history clearance, TB screening, and drug testing.

Preferred Attributes:

• Proven track record in quality patient care
• Positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for mission-driven work
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills