Medical Optometrist
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Job Description
MEDICAL OPTOMETRIST
Location: Hutchinson, MN
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Optometrist to join our healthcare team in Glencoe, MN. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive eye care services, including medical diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases and conditions. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and ocular health.
- Diagnose and manage ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and infections.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments as appropriate.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers for patient referrals and co-management.
- Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Stay current with advancements in optometry and ocular disease management.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid state licensure to practice optometry in Minnesota.
- Experience in medical optometry and ocular disease management preferred.
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Work Environment
This position is based in Glencoe, MN, within a modern clinical setting equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies. The Medical Optometrist will have access to a supportive team and resources to provide high-quality patient care.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about eye care and meet the qualifications listed above, please submit your resume and cover letter to our hiring team. We look forward to welcoming a skilled Medical Optometrist to our practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In Minnesota, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (30 salary observations; 129 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (570 salary observations; 4,282 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $160k (middle half $151k–$208k)67 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Minnesota vs national | $163k median in Minnesota | $151k nationally (+8%)30 state / 570 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Minnesota | 75 active | 2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 480 in the last 30 days | 468 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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