Optometrist Elk River MN FT/PT

New England College-Optometry; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Elk River is seeking a dedicated optometrist to join their full-scope practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive eye care while working alongside a committed team of technicians. You'll perform eye exams, manage ocular diseases, and build long-term relationships with patients in a supportive environment. With flexible hours, a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, and a generous signing bonus, this position is perfect for both new graduates and experienced professionals looking to grow in their careers. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Medical/dental insurance with HSA

Retirement plan (401K) with employer match

Continuing education reimbursement

Paid holidays

Closed on all major holidays and Sundays

Flexible hours

Signing bonus of $10,000

Qualifications

• Graduated or graduating with an Optometry degree and passed Minnesota boards.
• Strong commitment to patient care and outstanding communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and manage ocular disease.
• Prescribe contact lenses and eyewear products tailored to patients.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Communication skills

Ocular disease management

Flexibility in handling emergencies

Education

Optometry degree from an accredited university

Tools

OCT

Optos

Fundus photos

Visual fields

Icare tonometry

Lumenis Opti Light IPL

Job description

Minnesota Optical Inc./Pearle Vision in Elk River has been one of the leading providers of comprehensive eye care services in the Elk River area for the last 28 years. We are locally owned and operated and committed to our community. We are looking for a full or part-time optometrist to join our full scope optometry practice with its amazing team! New grads are welcome to apply.

About you

Are you the kind of person who is committed to providing outstanding customer service to your patients? Are you looking for a comfortably-paced environment where you can build long-term relationships with your patients and learn and grow with your fellow optometrists? Do you embrace new technology? If so, let us know!

We love our technicians (and you will too!)

We have a dedicated team of experienced and committed technicians that assist in chart prep and pre-testing to allow our doctors to manage a wide range of ocular disease. Our technicians assist with pre-testing, OCT, Optos, fundus photos, visual fields, Icare tonometry, and Lumenis Opti Light IPL.

What you will do

• Perform comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular disease.
• Prescribe and recommend the best contact lens and eyewear products for the patient’s needs.
• Provide pre and post-operative care to surgical patients.
• Have outstanding communication skills to provide counseling and education to patients.
• Maintain comprehensive records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans and progress.
• Have flexibility in handling eye care emergencies on a same-day basis.
• Treat ocular surface disease/dry eye with IPL and Ilux treatments, as well as recommend a variety of dry eye products to our patients.
• Offer myopia management to our patients via soft contact lenses and atropine therapy.
• Flexible schedule with full-time and part-time hours available.
• $150,000-$180,000 Full-Time Yearly Pay.
• $10,000 Full-time Signing bonus.
• Paid holidays.
• Closed on all major holidays and Sundays.
• Flexible Hours.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Medical/dental insurance with HSA.
• Retirement plan (401K) with employer match.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

Please contact us if you want to be part of our practice, we would love to hear from you!

Gary Tonsager

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Qualifications

Have graduated or plan on graduating with an Optometry degree from an accredited university & have passed or plan on taking the Minnesota boards.

Date Posted: January 24, 2025

Position Type: Practice Name

Minnesota Optical DBA Pearle Vision

Location: Elk River, United States

Salary: $150,000-$180,000 Full-Time Yearly Pay