Optometrist – Private Practice | Full-Time | La Quinta, CA
Join a growing private practice in La Quinta, CA offering strong compensation, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to develop specialty clinical skills while learning the business side of private practice. This is an ideal opportunity for an OD looking to grow with a practice that values long-term relationships and professional development.

📍 Location
Primary location: La Quinta, CA
Located in the Coachella Valley, the practice serves patients throughout the Greater Palm Springs area in a modern, boutique-style office.

🗓 Schedule
Full-time position.
The schedule is designed to provide excellent work-life balance, including four consecutive days off every other week.

Example rotation:
Week 1
Work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Off: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Week 2
Work: Wednesday, Thursday
Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

👁 Patient Care
Approximately 16–20 patients per day.
The practice focuses primarily on comprehensive eye care with limited medical optometry. More advanced medical cases are referred to local ophthalmology specialists when appropriate.

Specialty services include:
Myopia management
RGP contact lenses
Scleral lenses
Vision therapy (opportunity to learn)

🧠 Technology
The practice features two fully equipped exam lanes and modern diagnostic technology, including:
Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field
Topcon Maestro OCT
Topcon Autorefractor
Automated diagnostic equipment
Electronic Health Records

💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
Salary: $125,000–$160,000 annually, based on experience and clinical proficiency
Per diem option also available
Benefits
401(k)
Paid benefits package
Paid time off

🤝 What Makes This Unique
Boutique private practice with a loyal patient base
Opportunity to develop specialty skills in myopia management, scleral lenses, and RGP fittings
Learn the business side of private practice from an involved owner
Four-day weekend every other week
Long-term growth opportunity as the practice continues to expand
Small team environment where you can make a meaningful impact

Requirements
Active California Optometry License (TPA Certified)
Comfortable practicing comprehensive optometry
Interest in specialty contact lenses and myopia management preferred
Strong communication and computer skills
New graduates and experienced ODs are encouraged to apply