Low Vision Optometrist

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA & FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking board-eligible or board-certified optometrists to join our established academic ophthalmology practice. The position involves comprehensive eye care and ocular health assessments in collaboration with physicians and technicians.

Candidates should have an OD, residency training in low vision is preferred, and a commitment to clinical excellence and academic activities. Mayo Clinic offers a patient-first culture with extensive resources and opportunities.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited program
• Board-eligible or board-certified Optometrist
• Low Vision residency preferred; substantial academic/tertiary experience may substitute
• Commitment to clinical excellence in comprehensive and low vision care
• Interest in academic medicine including teaching and research
• Strong collaboration and communication in a multidisciplinary environment
• Eligible for Minnesota licensure

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care and ocular health assessments with physicians and technicians
• Interest in Low Vision/Brain Rehabilitation is preferred
• Participation in department’s academic activities
• Work within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team
• Support Mayo Clinic’s patient-first values

Skills

Clinical excellence

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and research

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Minnesota licensure eligibility

Low vision residency training preferred

5+ years tertiary/academic practice experience

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities
The Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking board-eligible/board-certified optometrists to join our established academic practice. The positions involve clinical care of patients including comprehensive eye care and complete ocular health assessments in collaboration with physicians and technicians. Specific interests in Low Vision/Brain Rehabilitation is preferred. Candidates should be residency-trained and willing to participate in the department’s academic activities. The department has 40 members who cover all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, providing services for more than 80,000 patients per year. Mayo Clinic is a non-profit, physician-led, multi-specialty clinical practice integrated with education and research in a unified, multi-campus environment. Mayo Clinic is an academic tertiary care institution that includes campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. We have the benefits afforded by a large institution, yet the freedom to direct our own department and practice to meet the needs of the patient.

Bold. Forward. Unbound. is a six-year strategic initiative to the Rochester, MN campus that advances Mayo Clinic’s overarching mission to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. This $5 billion transformation reimagines the downtown Rochester campus through a combination of innovative care concepts, digital technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities.

For physicians, this means practicing in a groundbreaking environment where inpatient, outpatient, and virtual care are seamlessly integrated - empowering you to deliver exceptional outcomes with the support of advanced tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture rooted in Mayo Clinic’s patient-first values. Joining Mayo Clinic during this pivotal moment offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of medicine while advancing your own academic and clinical career.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Board-eligible or board-certified Optometrist
• Completion of an accredited optometry low vision residency is preferred. Equivalent clinical experience, including substantial experience (e.g., 5+ years) in a tertiary or academic practice environment, may be considered in lieu of residency training.
• Commitment to clinical excellence in comprehensive and low vision care
• Interest in academic medicine, including participation in teaching, research, and departmental scholarly activities
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary environment
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota

Exemption Status Exempt

Compensation Detail The minimum starting salary for PhD/Doctoral/Other specialties may range from $136,643 to $280,250. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.

Benefits Eligible Yes

Schedule Full Time

Hours/Pay Period 80

Schedule Details 1.0 FTE

International Assignment No

Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.