Careers at OptiBridge

Help independent optical win on its own terms.

OptiBridge is building the tools and the talent network that give independent optometry and ophthalmology practices a real way to compete. If you've spent time on the optical floor and want to put what you know to work, we'd like to talk.

What it's like to work here

Floor knowledge wins.

OptiBridge hires the people who came up through the optical, not from outside it. Every role is built around that bias.

Real impact.

Every practice you work with is a small business serving a community. The work you do shows up in their numbers, their team's confidence, and their patients' experience.

Floor knowledge wins.

We hire opticians, optical managers, and directors who came up through the role. Your experience on the floor is the whole point, not a footnote on your resume.

Flexibility, by design.

Most roles are fractional or contract. Remote-first. Built around your existing schedule, including evenings and weekends if that's what works.

Open roles

Who we're hiring right now.

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Fractional Optical Director

As a Fractional Optical Director at OptiBridge, you become the operational lead for one or more independent optical practices on a weekly cadence. You're not a consultant making recommendations from the outside. You're an extension of the practice. You look at the numbers, coach the team, support vendor relationships, and keep the floor sharp month after month. Starts at $70 per hour. Earnings scale with tier and hours.

What you'll do

  • Run a weekly live call with each practice you cover
  • Review capture rate and operational metrics each week
  • Coach the team on the floor, async or live
  • Surface what needs attention to practice leadership
  • Support vendor relationships when needed
  • Stay close to the practice through an always-on async channel

Who we're looking for

  • Seven or more years in optical operations
  • Experience as an Optical Manager or Optical Director (independent or corporate)
  • Comfortable coaching teams remotely
  • Methodical with operational data and capture rate analysis
  • Builds trust quickly with practice owners
  • Self-directed within a clear framework

Two ways in

The fractional model fits two profiles. You only need to match one.

Profile A
Currently working in optical

Take on Tier 1 or Tier 2 engagements on the side, evenings and weekends. Must verify no non-compete with your current employer.

Profile B
Between roles, retired, or fully available

Eligible for any tier, including Full-Time embedded engagements at $11,200+ per month for one to two month commitments.

What we provide

  • The OptiBridge methodology and operational playbook to support your work
  • Shared Google Workspace, Trello board per engagement, HubSpot CRM
  • Weekly internal check-in with OptiBridge leadership on each engagement
  • A direct line to leadership when something can't wait

To apply:Send a short note about your optical background, the kind of engagement you're looking for (Tier 1, Tier 2, or Full-Time), and whether you're currently employed in optical, to the address below.

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Don't see your role?

We're an early team and the hiring picture changes fast. If you've spent serious time in optical operations and you think there's a fit, send a short note to cmccracken@tryoptibridge.com and we'll keep it on file.