Pays $200k-$225k — Optometrist market median is ~$166k (23 jobs) · Above average in Optometry for work-life (5.7/10, vs 1,518 in this specialty)
Optometrist (OD) – Independent Private Practice (Flexible FT/PT) - Minneapolis, MN
About the Role
No weekends. Independent private practice optometry, flexible FT/PT. $200K-$225K base. Minneapolis, MN.
Join Independent Private Practice as a Optometrist – $200K-$225K, No Weekends, Flexible FT/PT in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $200K - $225K
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Options
- Paid Time Off
Work Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, competitive compensation. Work with Independent Private Practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye care services to both children and adults in a collaborative private practice setting. Focus on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining strong clinical relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and possess an active Minnesota Optometry License. The position is open to both passionate new graduates and experienced optometrists.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 41 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$213k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $216k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Optometrist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 23 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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