Primary Eye Care Physician (Optometrist, OD)

Job overview

The Primary Eye Care Physician (Optometrist, OD) role is onsite in Largo, FL, with stated compensation of $170,000 per year. St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute is a multi-generational ophthalmology practice serving the Tampa Bay area and providing comprehensive eye care. The optometrist provides routine and medical eye care, identifies and manages ocular conditions, and coordinates treatment with ophthalmologists and specialty teams. The role also supports cataract and refractive surgery evaluations and provides preoperative and postoperative care.

What you'll do

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and refractions
• diagnose and manage common ocular diseases
• evaluate and manage glaucoma and dry eye patients
• identify retinal, corneal, anterior segment, and ocular surface conditions
• perform cataract evaluations and provide preoperative and postoperative care
• participate in LASIK and refractive surgery evaluations
• interpret OCT, visual fields, retinal imaging, corneal topography, and biometry
• identify patients needing specialty or surgical intervention
• coordinate care
• and educate patients about treatment options and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

optometrist

primary eye care

comprehensive eye exams

ocular disease

glaucoma

dry eye

cataract care

refractive surgery

largo fl

st. michael's eye and laser institute

full-time

$170k

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) matching.

Why this role

Works alongside ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinical staff, and the ambulatory surgery center team. The practice provides care across cataract, refractive surgery, glaucoma, retina, cornea, dry eye, routine eye care, and optical services.

About the employer

St. Michael's Eye and Laser Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.