<p>A well-established, technology-forward eye care practice in Ellsworth, Maine is recruiting a full-time employed Optometrist to join two experienced ophthalmologists in a true medical optometry setting. With 29 years of community trust, an on-site ambulatory surgery center, and a suite of advanced diagnostic and surgical support technology, this role is built for an OD who wants to practice at the full scope of the license. Friday afternoons are consistently off — a structural schedule benefit, not a perk that varies by season.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package — full-time employed position</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Malpractice coverage provided</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed role alongside two ophthalmologists in a collaborative, physician-level optometry environment</li> <li>10 fully equipped exam rooms supporting efficient, high-quality patient throughput</li> <li>Advanced diagnostic and surgical support technology on-site: iTrace wavefront aberrometer, Zeiss OCT, Argos optical biometer, LAL IOL Light Delivery Device, and ORA Wavetec intraoperative aberrometry</li> <li>On-site ambulatory surgery center located within the same building — seamless co-management of surgical cases</li> <li>Premium IOL services available, enabling full participation in refractive cataract co-management</li> <li>Experienced technician pool with dedicated scribe support — minimizes administrative burden and protects clinical time</li> <li>Friday afternoons off — built into the standard schedule</li> <li>29-year practice history with deep community roots and a strong established referral network</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Active Maine optometry license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with medical optometry scope — anterior segment disease, co-management of surgical patients, and advanced diagnostic interpretation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ellsworth serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park, placing Cadillac Mountain, ocean cliff trails, and the working waterfront of Bar Harbor — just 20 minutes away — within easy reach of daily life. Bangor is 30 minutes north, offering a regional airport, additional retail, and urban amenities while Ellsworth itself remains affordable by New England standards, with a safe, welcoming character and a community that genuinely values its healthcare providers. Four distinct seasons, waterfront living options, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the Eastern Seaboard make Downeast Maine a compelling destination for clinicians who want a high quality of life outside a major metropolitan area.</p>