Primary Care Optometrist with OD/MD Practice
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Job Description
Primary Care Optometrist – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Join Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time Primary Care Optometrist to join our established practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive eye care, build lasting patient relationships, and collaborate with experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists in a medically focused environment.
As a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), you'll benefit from the resources of a national organization while practicing with a respected, physician-led local team.
With more than 40 years of experience, 12 clinic locations, 2 surgery centers, 12 Ophthalmologists, and 25 Optometrists, Grand Rapids Ophthalmology offers an established patient base, strong referral network, and collaborative approach to patient care.
- What You'll Enjoy
- Competitive guaranteed salary plus productivity bonus
- Established patient volume and strong referral network
- Clinical autonomy and collaboration with experienced providers
- Modern technology and advanced diagnostic equipment
- Experienced technicians and clinical support staff
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Professional liability insurance
- License, continuing education, and professional membership reimbursement
- Relocation assistance, where applicable
Discover Grand Rapids
Enjoy vibrant city living, excellent schools, award-winning restaurants, and a thriving arts scene, all with easy access to Lake Michigan beaches and outdoor recreation.
Join a respected practice where you can deliver exceptional primary eye care while building a rewarding career.
Apply online or contact Caitlin Covey, Physician Recruiting Director, at caitlincovey@eyecare-partners.com to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary eye care to an established patient base within a medically focused environment. Collaborate with experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified Optometrist (OD) capable of working in a clinical setting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to build lasting patient relationships and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Optometrist with OD/MD Practice at EyeCare Partners Doctors a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometrist roles — ranked against 1,997 active Optometrist roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Primary Care Career Context
In Michigan, the Optometrist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$158k (13 salary observations; 109 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (619 salary observations; 4,262 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in optometrist roles | ranked against 1,997 Optometrist roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometrist median $158k (middle half $150k–$174k)241 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $158k median in Michigan | $151k nationally (+5%)13 state / 619 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometrist listings in Michigan | 47 active | 2,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment2,005 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 13 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$121k-$196kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,997 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Grand Rapids
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $304k
- Typical market rent
- $1,602/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.