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Hutchinson, Minnesota

Medical Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

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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

Ocular disease diagnosisGlaucoma managementDiabetic retinopathy managementMacular degeneration managementPrescribing medicationsPatient educationClinical record keepingOcular health assessmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary collaboration

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.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry 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 livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Minnesota75 active2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings480 in the last 30 days468 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.1% 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.

Top Optometrist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
6
<$160k
6
$160k-175k
2
$175k-190k
2
$190k-205k
1
$208k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$85-$95/hr
#3

Optometrist, Float

$121k-$196k
#4

Optometrist

$85-$90/hr
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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 2,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southwest Eyecare

Medical Practices
Chaska, MN Minnesota
51-200 employees

Living in Hutchinson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Median resident rent
$940/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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