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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Optometrist

OptometristPart-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$225k

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Job Description

HealthPartners is looking for an Optometrist to join our busy Twin Cities based Eye Care Department. Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day.

As an optometrist, you will be part of the largest multi-specialty care system in the Twin Cities. Details regarding this opportunity include:

  • Our Eye Care Division includes ophthalmology, optometry and optical services
  • We provide services in 7 locations including Arden Hills, Bloomington, St.

Paul (Como and the HealthPartners Specialty Center), St. Louis Park, Woodbury and Amery, WI.

  • This position is working at the HealthPartners Specialty Center in St.

Paul.

  • Collegial practice environment with a patient centered culture

Experience in a medical optometry practice or residency training are preferred

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

Benefits

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.5 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b) with company contribution, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account.

Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists.

HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

For more information about the position, please contact Jennifer Bredeson Senior Physician/APC Recruiter at Jennifer.l.bredeson@HealthPartners.com. For immediate consideration, please apply online.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care services as part of a multi-specialty team at the HealthPartners Specialty Center. They will contribute to a patient-centered culture focused on improving the health and well-being of the community.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in a medical optometry practice or residency training. The role requires a commitment to excellence, compassion, and partnership within a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practice

Optometry Career Context

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$192k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution13 jobs · 5 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 5 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,844 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,488/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Health Partners

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401k with company contribution and match
457(b) with company contribution
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Malpractice insurance