Part-Time Optometrist (Ballard Optical) - Seattle, WA

the opportunity to practice full-scope optometry and promote good ocular health through patient education. The position is part-time, ideally looking for someone to work 1-3 days per week from December 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, with the opportunity to continue after that. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety.

In addition, the ideal candidate will want to continuously develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and be willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Minimum qualifications include: Optometry license in the state of Washington Ballard Optical is offering the following

benefits: Above Market Pay Medical and dental insurance 401(k) Production bonus PTO Holiday pay CE allowance Malpractice Insurance covered Only open Monday - Thursday VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people's lives through better vision. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we're driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care.

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