Medical Optometrist with OD/MD Practice
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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
Provide medical optometry and comprehensive eye care to patients in a collaborative, physician-led practice. Co-manage surgical patients as appropriate and contribute to high-quality clinical care with support from experienced staff and an established referral network.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, licensure, or experience requirements. The role is intended for an optometrist able to provide medical and comprehensive eye care and collaborate with ophthalmologists and other clinical staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In Michigan, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$147k (13 salary observations; 104 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (612 salary observations; 4,223 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, 82% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $159k (middle half $150k–$174k)244 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $147k median in Michigan | $151k nationally (−2%)13 state / 612 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Michigan | 42 active | 2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 586 in the last 30 days | 476 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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