Optometrist Jobs in California
Optometrist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with steady demand from private practices, retail optical chains, and integrated health systems at every level from new graduate associates through senior clinical directors. The largest concentrations of openings are in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, LensCrafters, and MyEyeDr maintain a consistent hiring presence. The most sought-after specialties include pediatric optometry, low vision rehabilitation, and specialty contact lens fitting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Sacramento, CA 95825 & Elk Grove, CA 95758
Schedule: Monday or Friday
Compensation: $1000 per diem
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About The Opportunity
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Part-Time Optometrist (OD) to provide care at one of our outpatient clinics in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA.
This is a clinic-based role where you'll function as an extension of the clinical team within a coordinated, community-focused setting serving senior populations.
If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work with schedule consistency — without the overhead and administrative burden of running your own practice — this opportunity offers flexibility and professional support.
The Setting
This opportunity operates within a community-based outpatient clinic model.
- Clinic staff are on-site full time
- Organized scheduling and patient flow
- Coordinated, team-based care environment
- Value-based model focused on seniors
We manage equipment, supplies, scheduling, and billing logistics — allowing you to focus entirely on delivering high-quality vision care.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions within your scope of practice
- Prescribe corrective lenses and provide appropriate treatment recommendations
- Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team
- Deliver patient-centered care in a structured outpatient setting
What Makes This Different
This is not a high-volume retail model.
Our optometrists are integrated into established clinic environments and represent Comprehensive Mobile Care directly within each partner location.
We emphasize:
- Quality over volume
- Consistency and predictability
- Administrative and logistical support
- Long-term clinic partnerships
- Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
- Active California optometry license
- Experience treating senior populations preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills
- Comfortable practicing in outpatient clinic environments
Schedule
- Part Time (Mondays or Fridays)
- Typical hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
- No nights
- No weekends
- No billing or administrative responsibilities
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-founded healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience increasing access to care for senior and underserved communities across 20+ states.
Ready to provide meaningful vision care while keeping your flexibility? Let's connect.
Location: Sacramento, CA 95825 & Elk Grove, CA 95758
Schedule: Monday or Friday
Compensation: $1000 per diem
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About The Opportunity
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Part-Time Optometrist (OD) to provide care at one of our outpatient clinics in Sacramento, CA and Elk Grove, CA.
This is a clinic-based role where you'll function as an extension of the clinical team within a coordinated, community-focused setting serving senior populations.
If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work with schedule consistency — without the overhead and administrative burden of running your own practice — this opportunity offers flexibility and professional support.
The Setting
This opportunity operates within a community-based outpatient clinic model.
- Clinic staff are on-site full time
- Organized scheduling and patient flow
- Coordinated, team-based care environment
- Value-based model focused on seniors
We manage equipment, supplies, scheduling, and billing logistics — allowing you to focus entirely on delivering high-quality vision care.
What You'll Do
- Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions within your scope of practice
- Prescribe corrective lenses and provide appropriate treatment recommendations
- Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team
- Deliver patient-centered care in a structured outpatient setting
What Makes This Different
This is not a high-volume retail model.
Our optometrists are integrated into established clinic environments and represent Comprehensive Mobile Care directly within each partner location.
We emphasize:
- Quality over volume
- Consistency and predictability
- Administrative and logistical support
- Long-term clinic partnerships
- Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
- Active California optometry license
- Experience treating senior populations preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills
- Comfortable practicing in outpatient clinic environments
Schedule
- Part Time (Mondays or Fridays)
- Typical hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
- No nights
- No weekends
- No billing or administrative responsibilities
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-founded healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience increasing access to care for senior and underserved communities across 20+ states.
Ready to provide meaningful vision care while keeping your flexibility? Let's connect.
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Optometrist Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Vision Service Plan31
- VSP Vision18
- Kaiser Permanente15
- Target Optical12
- LensCrafters9
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance31
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Medical Devices3
- Education1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optometrist jobs across California.
- Active California Optometry license issued by the California State Board of Optometry
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school
- Ability to perform comprehensive eye exams and interpret diagnostic imaging
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Eyefinity or RevolutionEHR
- Therapeutic pharmaceutical agents certification for diagnosing and treating ocular disease
- Strong patient communication skills in a high-volume clinical environment
Optometrist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a optometrist in California?
To work as an optometrist in California, you must obtain a license from the California State Board of Optometry. This requires completing a four-year Doctor of Optometry program at an accredited school, passing all sections of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations, and submitting a licensure application to the California State Board of Optometry. California also requires a Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents certificate to prescribe and manage ocular medications.
How much do optometrists make in California?
Optometrists in California earn a median of about $136,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,890 for the lowest 10% to over $213,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire optometrists in California?
Employers hiring optometrists in California right now include Vision Service Plan, VSP Vision, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's size and density support a broad mix of private practice groups, large retail optical chains, and integrated health systems that hire across both urban centers and suburban communities.
Which California cities have the most optometrist jobs?
Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most optometrist job openings in California. Los Angeles and the surrounding metro drive the largest share given its population density and concentration of retail optical chains and multispecialty health systems, while San Diego and the Bay Area account for significant volume through regional health networks and established private practice groups serving large insured populations.
Are there remote optometrist jobs in California?
Yes, but they are rare. Optometry is a hands-on clinical field that requires in-person patient care, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 12% of optometrist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth triage, clinical documentation review, or administrative and medical director positions rather than direct patient examination.
How can I get hired as a optometrist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an optometry residency program, and California hosts some of the country's most competitive programs through the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, UC Berkeley School of Optometry, and the Southern California College of Optometry. New graduates without residency experience often start as associate optometrists at retail optical practices or community health centers, where supervised caseloads build clinical hours quickly. Having your California State Board of Optometry license in hand before you apply, along with a TPA certificate, gives you a clear competitive edge over candidates still awaiting results.
Where can I find and apply to optometrist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to optometrist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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