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Independent Optometrist (Lease Opportunity)
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 is a premier opportunity for an Independent Doctor of Optometry to lease professional space within an established and thriving primary care practice in Aberdeen, SD. This role offers the perfect balance of professional independence and established infrastructure, allowing you to walk into a large, existing patient base while being supported by a well-respected group practice.
Location
This opportunity is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Known as the "Hub City," Aberdeen offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living and a safe, welcoming community. The city is home to Northern State University, providing a rich cultural and educational environment. For outdoor enthusiasts, the region offers world-class hunting, fishing, and beautiful park systems like Wylie Park, making it an ideal place for both families and professionals seeking a high standard of living.
Organization Overview
Our practice group is a cornerstone of the community, known for providing a high-energy and clinically focused environment. We believe that doctors should be free to focus on clinical excellence, which is why we provide a comprehensive support structure designed to remove administrative burdens.
As an independent leaser, you will have the freedom to practice to the fullest extent of your licensure. You will be backed by an experienced team and have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, ensuring you have everything you need to provide top-tier medical and vision care from day one.
What You'll Be Working On
- Providing full-scope optometric services as an independent practitioner.
- Managing an established, large-scale patient base with immediate, consistent volume.
- Practicing to the full extent of your state licensure in a primary care setting.
- Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and full equipment support.
- Leveraging provided ancillary business support, including billing and patient prescreening.
- Focusing your time and energy on delivering excellent, personalized patient care.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in South Dakota.
- An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire for professional independence.
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes.
- Ability to work effectively alongside a well-respected group practice.
What's In It For You
- High Earnings Potential: Competitive earnings structure with additional production-based incentives.
- Turnkey Practice: Walk into a fully equipped space with an immediate, robust patient flow.
- Administrative Freedom: Professional billing, marketing, and prescreening support are all provided.
- Financial Incentives: Student incentives and other performance-based rewards are available.
- Modern Infrastructure: Access to state-of-the-art technology without the overhead of purchasing equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.