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Lafayette, LA Optometrist (OD) Job | Full-Time or Part-Time | Physician Practice
Job Title: Optometrist (OD)
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent
Practice Type: Physician-Owned Private Practice
Setting: Medical Optometry & Primary Eye Care
Opportunity Overview
A leading physician-owned eye care practice in Lafayette, Louisiana, is hiring a personable, clinically skilled Optometrist to join its dynamic team. This role is ideal for an optometrist seeking a medically focused practice environment with robust diagnostic support, strong clinical demand, and exceptional work-life balance. Both full-time and part-time candidates are encouraged to apply.
Role Responsibilities & Practice Environment
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Full-Scope Practice: Provide comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, postoperative care, glaucoma management/monitoring, and contact lens fittings.
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Special Interest Development: Opportunities to build clinical focus areas based on your interest and expertise.
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Modern Equipment & Diagnostics: Utilize advanced diagnostic technology in a fully equipped clinical facility.
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Complete Clinical Support: Supported by trained ophthalmic technicians, front-desk staff, and an experienced management team.
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Physician-Led Culture: Practice with high autonomy in a collaborative, patient-first private practice environment.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive Compensation: Top-tier base salary or daily rate negotiated based on experience and scheduling commitment.
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Flexible Work Schedule: Customizable full-time or part-time hours designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
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Benefits Package (Full-Time): Health insurance options, retirement plan options with profit-sharing, paid time off (PTO), CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
Candidate Qualifications
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Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
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Active or eligible for licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners.
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Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care.
Life in Lafayette – The Happiest Place in Louisiana!
Lafayette’s “Happiest City in America” title isn’t just a regional point of pride—it’s backed by major national research. A study led by researchers from Harvard and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) officially named Lafayette the happiest metropolitan area in the United States. National outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Times have frequently highlighted the region, pointing to its vibrant joie de vivre (joy of living), rich musical traditions, world-renowned food culture, and exceptionally close-knit, welcoming community as the secret to its top spot.
1. Unmatched Cajun & Creole Culinary Scene
Lafayette sits directly in the heart of Acadiana, making it the culinary capital of French Louisiana. The city is renowned for authentic, world-class dining, ranging from neighborhood crawfish boils and fresh boudin markets to acclaimed farm-to-table dining. Food isn’t just sustenance in Lafayette; it’s a vibrant central element of daily social life and Southern hospitality.
2. Outstanding Education & Top-Tier Schools
Families in Lafayette benefit from an expansive network of premier public, private, and specialized educational options. The area boasts top-ranked private institutions like Episcopal School of Acadiana and St. Thomas More, specialized STEM and language immersion public academies, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette)—an R1 top-tier national research university anchored right in the heart of the city.
3. Vibrant Culture, Music, & World-Class Festivals
Lafayette hosts a non-stop calendar of cultural celebrations. Major annual events like Festival International de Louisiane (the largest free outdoor francophone music festival in the world), Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, and traditional Cajun Mardi Gras parades bring local Zydeco and Cajun music, art, and food directly to the streets year-round.
4. Warm, Welcoming Community & Quality of Life
Known for genuine Southern charm and a tight-knit sense of community, Lafayette combines big-city amenities with small-town warmth. The average commute is short, traffic is manageable, and the city provides an ideal environment for raising a family.
5. Access to Outdoor Recreation (“Sportsman’s Paradise”)
Located near the expansive Atchafalaya Basin (the largest swamp in the U.S.), Lafayette provides endless access to outdoor pursuits year-round. Residents enjoy mild winter climates, world-class fishing, boating, kayaking, hunting, golf, and scenic urban parks like Moncus Park and Acadiana Park Nature Station.
Learn More Confidentially
Reach out to Drew Caldwell of OjO Recruitment Agency (formerly OjO, Ophthalmology jobsOnline) to learn more. Drew@ojorecruiting.com
All inquiries are confidential and there is no cost for ophthalmologists and optometrists who are searching for positions.
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