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Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Optometrist- HFO

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title: Optometrist - OptimEyes

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our team is dedicated to expanding access to care through community-based programs. We focus on meeting patients where they are, connecting them with essential health resources, support services, and care coordination.

Our mission is to make a meaningful impact across diverse populations by providing comprehensive and compassionate care, including home health care and hospice services. Join us in our commitment to improving health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of our communities.

Role Overview

As an Optometrist at Henry Ford Health, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional primary eye care services to our patients. You will collaborate closely with the Manager, General Manager, and Optometrist in Charge to ensure seamless patient care and achieve office productivity goals.

Your work will also involve coordination with the Department of Ophthalmology to provide integrated eye care solutions, supporting professional staffing, office coverage, and ancillary staff training across all locations.

Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Provide comprehensive primary eye care services to patients, ensuring the highest quality of care.
  • Collaborate with the Manager, General Manager, and Optometrist in Charge to meet productivity and performance goals.
  • Work with the Department of Ophthalmology to ensure seamless delivery of eye care services.
  • Support professional staffing and office coverage needs across all locations.
  • Assist in the training of ancillary staff to maintain high standards of patient care.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a program from an accredited school or college of optometry.
  • Previous direct patient care experience in comprehensive primary care optometry.
  • Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (T.P.A.) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agent (D.P.A.) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in community-based healthcare settings.
  • Familiarity with integrated eye care models.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration and growth, where you can advance your career while contributing to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities.

Join Our Team: Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health and help us deliver exceptional care to those who need it most.

Sign on Bonus: This job is eligible for up to $20,000 in sign on bonus

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary eye care services while collaborating with the management team to meet productivity and performance goals. Coordinate with the Department of Ophthalmology to ensure integrated care and assist in the training of ancillary staff.

Requirements

Requires successful completion of an accredited optometry program and a valid license to practice in the State of Michigan. Candidates must hold T.P.A. and D.P.A. certifications and possess previous experience in primary care optometry.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical optometryProductivity managementOphthalmology coordination

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $158k (middle half $150k–$174k)243 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Michigan41 active2,037 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 34% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings614 in the last 30 days420 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+4.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
CME allowance
68%
Loan repayment
55%
Relocation assistance
3%

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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 2,038 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000