What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Hëda?
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 in search of a full-time Doctor of Optometry to serve our communities in Austin and 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 clinician who wants to focus on exemplary patient care while the practice handles the administrative and operational complexities.
Location
This opportunity serves the Austin and Albert Lea, MN region. These neighboring communities in Southern Minnesota offer a high quality of life with a beautiful landscape of lakes and parks.
Known for their strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living, these cities provide a perfect blend of small-town charm with easy access to the amenities of larger metropolitan areas like Rochester and the Twin Cities. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation on the water or a quiet community-focused lifestyle, this region offers the best of the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."
Organization Overview
Our practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that prioritizes the doctor-patient relationship. By providing comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing, marketing, and credentialing—we ensure that our providers can dedicate their full attention to clinical excellence.
The practice environment is energetic and collaborative, featuring modern diagnostic technology and a fully trained technical support team. Whether you are an experienced provider or a new graduate, you will find a supportive infrastructure designed to help you thrive and grow professionally.
What You'll Be Working On
- Providing full-scope optometric services across two busy primary care locations.
- 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 clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional autonomy.
Qualifications
- 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 passion for practicing full-scope optometry.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
- Ability to thrive in a busy, primary care-focused environment.
What's In It For You
- 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.
- Financial Benefits: Student incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional Growth: CE (Continuing Education) reimbursement and malpractice insurance provided.
- Operational Ease: All business operations (billing, marketing, credentialing) handled for you.
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.
Salary : $145,000 - $155,000