Optometrist - Southern Detroit Area, MI

Hëda; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + float/travel stipends

Production bonuses

New graduate incentives

Student incentives

CE reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Hëda is seeking a full-time Doctor of Optometry to serve as a Regional Float Optometrist across the Southern Detroit and Downriver area. This role provides freedom to practice full-scope optometry with a varied schedule, supported by experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment at each location.

You will focus on patient-centered care while the practice handles all administrative tasks. The position offers a collaborative team environment, clinical autonomy, and competitive compensation with

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Michigan.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for full-scope optometry.
• High adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills for multi-site teamwork.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-location primary care network.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope optometric services across multiple clinic locations in the regional network.
• Utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.
• Focus on clinical care with provided prescreening and technical support at each site.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinic support teams across locations.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, flexibility, and autonomy.

Skills

Clinical skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

OD degree

Job description

Optometrist (Float) – Southern Detroit Area, MI

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 variety in your daily routine, 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 as a Regional Float Optometrist supporting established clinics across the Southern Detroit and Downriver area. This unique opportunity provides the professional freedom to practice full-scope optometry while enjoying a dynamic clinical schedule backed by experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment at each location. This role is designed for an adaptable clinician who wants to focus on exemplary patient care while the practice handles all administrative and operational complexities.

Location

This opportunity is based in the Southern Detroit metropolitan area (Downriver / Wayne County), Michigan. Located along the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie shoreline, this region offers an affordable cost of living, established family-friendly neighborhoods, and seamless regional connectivity via I-75, I-94, and I-275. Residents enjoy fantastic waterfront parks, boating and fishing recreation, local dining and cultural hubs, and immediate proximity to both Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and the vibrant sports and entertainment scene of Downtown Detroit.

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, scheduling, marketing, and credentialing—we ensure that our providers can dedicate their full attention to clinical excellence across all clinic sites.

The practice environment across our Southern Detroit-area locations is energetic, collaborative, and equipped with modern diagnostic technology alongside fully trained technical support teams. Whether you are an experienced provider seeking clinical variety or a new graduate eager to gain broad exposure, 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 multiple primary care clinic locations within the regional network.
• 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 at each site.
• Collaborating seamlessly with dedicated administrative and clinic support teams across locations.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values clinical excellence, teamwork, flexibility, and professional autonomy.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Michigan.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for practicing full-scope optometry across diverse clinical settings.
• High adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple clinic support teams.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, multi-location primary care network.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: $145,000 – $155,000 base salary (plus float/travel stipends where applicable).
• 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, scheduling) 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.