Optometrist

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

This busy primary care practice group is seeking a full-time Doctor of Optometry to support their practices in Escanaba and Iron Mountain, MI. This unique opportunity provides the professional freedom to practice full-scope optometry while being supported by an experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment. This role is specifically designed for a doctor who wants to focus on exemplary patient care while the practice handles the administrative complexities.

Location

This opportunity serves the Escanaba and Iron Mountain communities in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Known for a high quality of life and breathtaking natural surroundings, the region offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation—including hiking, fishing, and skiing—within safe, tight-knit, family-friendly communities. It is the perfect location for a professional seeking a peaceful pace of life without sacrificing clinical impact.

Organization Overview

This practice is part of a thriving primary care group that prioritizes clinical excellence and the doctor-patient relationship. By providing comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing, marketing, and credentialing—the organization ensures that its providers can dedicate their full attention to their patients.

The practice environment is collaborative and high-energy, featuring modern diagnostic equipment and a fully trained technical team. It is an ideal setting for both seasoned providers and new graduates looking for a supportive infrastructure and a strong community presence.

What You'll Be Working On

• Providing full-scope optometric services across two busy primary care locations.
• Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.
• Focusing on clinical care while utilizing provided patient prescreening and technical support.
• Collaborating with a dedicated administrative team that manages billing, credentialing, and marketing.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values "patients first" and professional autonomy.
• Supporting the vision needs of the local communities in the Upper Peninsula.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Michigan.
• Strong clinical skills and a desire to practice full-scope optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, primary care-focused environment.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: $145,000 – $155,000 base salary.
• Performance Incentives: Production bonuses and additional incentive programs.
• New Graduate Support: Specific incentives tailored for new graduates to jumpstart their careers.
• Student Incentives: Additional programs to assist with educational commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package including malpractice insurance.
• Professional Growth: CE (Continuing Education) reimbursement to support your ongoing clinical expertise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.