Optometrist

Job Title: Optometrist (OD) | Flexible 2-5 Day Schedule

Location: Nantucket, MA

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established, full-scope optometry practice in a highly desirable coastal Massachusetts community. As the only full-time, year-round eye care provider in town, the practice has strong patient demand, limited competition, and a full schedule waiting for you. You won’t be building a patient base from scratch.

This is a great fit for an optometrist who values flexibility, autonomy, long-term patient relationships, and a real path to partnership, all while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible schedule: work 2 to 5 days per week, no weekend patient care
• Sustainable pace of 20-25 patients per day
• No managed care participation, which supports stronger reimbursement
• Modern 2,500 sq. ft. office with advanced technology
• Stable, experienced team: 2 opticians, 2 ophthalmic technicians, and 5 support staff
• High clinical autonomy in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
• Mentorship available for new graduates and early-career ODs
• Clear pathway to partnership and potential ownership

What You’ll Do

• Comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages
• Contact lens exams and specialty fitting
• Myopia management
• Dry eye evaluations and treatment, including IPL
• LASIK/PRK consultations and co-management
• Diagnosis and management of ocular conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration
• Urgent and emergency eye care
• Referral and co-management with trusted regional ophthalmology specialists

Technology: OCT, retinal imaging, visual fields, meibography, and advanced dry eye diagnostics.

• Base salary based on experience plus commission
• Housing assistance available
• Health insurance with Section 125 pre-tax options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Fully covered malpractice insurance
• Licensure, professional dues, and subscriptions covered
• CME allowance and educational stipend
• Potential profit sharing

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
• Active or eligible Massachusetts optometry license
• New graduates and experienced optometrists welcome
• Residency training preferred, not required
• Passion for building long-term patient relationships

About the Community

Enjoy beaches, boating, fishing, hiking, great dining, and seasonal cultural events in a welcoming, close-knit coastal town with easy access to larger metro areas. Patients here are loyal and return year after year.