Optometrist 4 - Day Workweek

Optometrist – 4-Day Workweek | Private Practice | Partnership Track | Southeast Iowa

Location: Southeast Iowa — clinics in Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Fort Madison, and Keokuk
Sign-On/Relocation Bonus: $10,000
Schedule: 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) — no nights or weekends

About American Eyecare

At American Eyecare, great patient care begins with a great team. Our privately owned, multi-location practice has served Southeast Iowa for decades by combining advanced medical optometry with a culture built on collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships.

Our four thriving clinics provide full-scope optometric care, including comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, glaucoma and dry eye treatment, and pre- and post-operative surgical care. Each location is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology that allows our doctors to practice high-quality medical optometry while maintaining an efficient and balanced clinical day.

American Eyecare is also home to the American Eyecare Med Spa, where our team provides Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), and Botox® treatments—offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of medical eye care and aesthetics.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Established, independent private practice with strong community roots
• Collaborative team environment that respects your clinical autonomy
• F ull-scope medical optometry (approximately 40% medical care)
• Modern diagnostic technology and strong technician support
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• 4-day workweek with genuine work–life balance
• Partnership and ownership opportunities for long-term associates

Your Role

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated Optometrist who is committed to excellent patient care and excited to grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision examinations
• Diagnose and manage ocular diseases such as glaucoma and dry eye
• Prescribe corrective lenses and fit specialty contact lenses
• Provide pre- and post-operative surgical care
• Educate patients on maintaining lifelong eye health
• Maintain accurate documentation and clinical best practices

What We Offer

Compensation:

• Base salary starting at $120,000+ with production incentives
• $10,000 sign-on / relocation bonus

Benefits:

• Vision and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Malpractice coverage
• Licensing and CE reimbursement
• 4-day workweek — enjoy three-day weekends every week
• Pathway to ownership/buy-in for long-term associates

About Southeast Iowa

Southeast Iowa offers an outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, and welcoming communities. Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Fort Madison, and Keokuk provide small-town charm while remaining within easy driving distance of Iowa City, the Quad Cities, and St. Louis.

Residents enjoy farmers markets, festivals, outdoor recreation, and beautiful views along the Mississippi River—making the region an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

See Your Future Clearly

If you’re looking for a practice where you can deliver excellent care, grow professionally, and build a long-term career—with a true path to partnership—we’d love to connect.

Join American Eyecare , where patient care, teamwork, and professional excellence come together.

Apply today to start the conversation.