Optometrist

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

This busy primary care practice group is seeking a full-time Doctor of Optometry to join their team in Albert Lea, MN . This unique opportunity provides the professional freedom to practice full-scope optometry while being supported by an experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment. This role is designed for a doctor who wants to focus on exemplary patient care while the practice handles the administrative complexities.

This opportunity is based in Albert Lea, Minnesota . Known as the "Land Between the Lakes," Albert Lea offers a high quality of life with beautiful natural surroundings, including Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake. The community features extensive park systems and a wealth of outdoor recreation. It is a family-friendly city conveniently located at the junction of I-35 and I-90, providing easy access to both the Twin Cities and Rochester.

This practice is part of a thriving primary care group that prioritizes the doctor-patient relationship. By providing comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing, marketing, and credentialing—the organization ensures that its providers can dedicate their full attention to clinical excellence.

The practice environment is collaborative and high-energy, featuring modern diagnostic equipment and a fully trained technical team. It is an ideal setting for both seasoned providers and new graduates looking for a supportive infrastructure and a strong community presence in Southern Minnesota.

• Providing full-scope optometric services in a high-volume primary care setting.
• Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.
• Focusing on clinical care while utilizing provided patient prescreening and technical support.
• Collaborating with a dedicated administrative team that manages billing, credentialing, and marketing.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values "patients first" and professional autonomy.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Minnesota .
• Strong clinical skills and a desire to practice full-scope optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, primary care-focused environment.

• Competitive Compensation: $145,000 – $155,000 base salary.
• Performance Incentives: Production bonuses and additional incentive programs.
• New Graduate Support: Specific incentives tailored for new graduates to jumpstart their careers.
• Student Incentives: Additional programs to assist with educational commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package including malpractice insurance.
• Professional Growth: CE (Continuing Education) reimbursement to support your ongoing clinical expertise.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.