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Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
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

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

Surgical Co-ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry 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 livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Michigan42 active2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 36% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
New Optometry listings586 in the last 30 days476 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 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

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 12 employers
5
<$155k
4
$155k-170k
4
$170k-185k
1
$196k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
7% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#2

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

VSP Vision · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140k-$200k
#3

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
#4

Optometrist

$63-$85/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

Medical Practices
Grand Rapids , Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Productivity Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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