Medical Optometrist with OD/MD Practice

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com.

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. Responsibilities include managing patient care, co-managing surgical patients, and utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment to deliver high-quality vision services.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified optometrist capable of practicing at the highest level of their training. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical co-managementCollaboration

Optometry Career Context

In Michigan, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$151k (15 salary observations; 103 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (731 salary observations; 4,256 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 Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)233 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$151k median in Michigan$152k nationally (−1%)15 state / 731 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Michigan42 active1,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Optometry pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$155k
8
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
4
$185k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$159k-$222k
#2

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#3

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

$140k-$200k
#4

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

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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 1,905 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

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

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.