Optometrist - Western Region MN

Hëda; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $145k–$155k

Production bonuses

New graduate incentives

Financial benefits

CE reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Billing/credentialing handled

Job summary

Hëda invites a full-time Doctor of Optometry to join a busy primary care practice in Western Minnesota. You will provide full-scope optometry with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, supported by an experienced staff, while the practice handles billing, credentialing, and marketing.

This role focuses on exemplary patient care with professional autonomy in a collaborative, high-volume setting. Licensure in Minnesota and an OD degree are required, with new graduate incentives, competitive pay,

Qualifications

• OD degree required and Minnesota licensure eligibility.
• Strong clinical skills with a passion for full-scope optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and patients.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, primary care-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope optometric care in a high-volume primary care setting.
• Utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Focus on clinical care while prescreening and technical support are provided.
• Collaborate with administrative teams handling billing, credentialing, and marketing.
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and professional autonomy.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Job description

Optometrist – Western Minnesota Region

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 join their team serving the Western Minnesota region. 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 is based in the Western Minnesota region, encompassing vibrant prairie and lake communities throughout the Red River Valley and central lakes corridor. The region offers an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and top-tier local school systems. Residents enjoy boundless outdoor recreation—including premier fishing, boating, hunting, and trail systems across hundreds of glacial lakes and state parks—along with rich cultural traditions, welcoming community festivals, and easy regional access to the Fargo-Moorhead and St. Cloud metropolitan areas.

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 in a high-volume primary care setting.
• 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.