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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Medical Optometrist with OD/MD Practice

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Optometrist Opportunity – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Join Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

Grand Rapids Ophthalmology is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our thriving practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As West Michigan's leading comprehensive eye care provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through a collaborative, medically focused model.

As a proud partner of EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation's leading integrated network of ophthalmology and optometry practices, you'll enjoy the resources of a national organization while practicing alongside an experienced, physician-led local team.

For more than 40 years, Grand Rapids Ophthalmology has been a trusted leader in vision care throughout West Michigan.

With 12 clinic locations, 2 surgery centers, 12 Ophthalmologists, and 25 Optometrists, we offer a collaborative practice environment, a strong referral network, and an established patient base that allows new providers to build a busy practice from day one.

Whether your passion is medical optometry, comprehensive eye care, or co-managing surgical patients, you'll have the opportunity to practice at the highest level of your training while enjoying the support of an experienced team dedicated to clinical excellence.

  • What You'll Enjoy
  • Competitive guaranteed salary with a productivity bonus
  • Immediate patient volume with an established referral network
  • Physician-led culture that values clinical excellence and provider input
  • Clinical autonomy with the support of an experienced leadership team

Modern Technology and Advanced Diagnostic Equipment

  • Access to a nationwide network of clinical expertise, education, and best practices through EyeCare Partners
  • Highly trained technicians and support staff focused on delivering an exceptional patient experience
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • Competitive base salary plus productivity incentive
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
  • State licensure reimbursement
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Professional membership reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)

Discover Life in West Michigan

Grand Rapids offers the perfect balance of vibrant city living and easy access to the natural beauty that makes West Michigan so special. Residents enjoy award-winning restaurants and breweries, a thriving arts and music scene, excellent schools, affordable neighborhoods, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Just a short drive away, you'll find the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan and miles of hiking and biking trails.

If you're looking to join a respected practice that combines clinical excellence, outstanding support, and long-term career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online or contact Caitlin Covey, Physician Recruiting Director, at caitlincovey@eyecare-partners.com to learn more about this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care and medical optometry services within a collaborative, physician-led practice environment. Responsibilities include managing patient volume, co-managing surgical patients, and utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment to deliver high-quality clinical care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an OD degree and be licensed to practice optometry in the state of Michigan. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists and support staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical co-managementReferral network management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Optometrist with OD/MD Practice at EyeCare Partners Doctors a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,859 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Optometrist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 9 employers

6
<$155k
5
$155k-170k
2
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
35%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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From $200k
#2

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$85-$95/hr
#3

Optometrist

$60-$93.75/hr
#4

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$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,859 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus productivity incentive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Professional liability (malpractice) insurance
State licensure reimbursement