Optometrist (Park Rapids Walker Eye… at VSP Global Inc. · Park…

Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join its compassionate and patient-focused team. Renowned for clinical excellence and compassionate service, the clinic serves a diverse community and is committed to providing the highest quality eye care. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated professional to grow their career while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why join us?

Established in 1971, Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic has been a trusted leader in eye care for over 60 years, dedicated to building lasting relationships and enhancing lives throughout the region. The clinic’s mission centers on delivering an exceptional eye care experience, where every patient receives compassionate, personalized attention and access to the highest quality products. Committed to staying at the forefront of their field, Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic employs advanced, state-of-the-art technology, a knowledgeable and adaptable team, and the latest in medical advancements to ensure outstanding outcomes for every individual. Renowned for their expertise in medical eye care, scleral lens fittings, and dry eye management, the clinic continues to grow its practice with a focus on expanding its dry eye specialty and introducing myopia management services. Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic is recognized not only for clinical excellence but also for its supportive work environment and culture that values both patients and staff.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Production bonus program
• Paid time off
• Malpractice insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• License fees

What you'll do: As an Optometrist in this flourishing practice, you’ll care for a diverse patient population, enjoying a workday filled with variety and meaningful patient interactions. Utilizing advanced, state-of-the-art technology such as topography, OCT, virtual visual field, IPL, LLLT, Optos Daytona, and the EPIC refraction system, you will conduct thorough eye examinations, diagnose conditions, and provide personalized treatment solutions tailored to each individual's needs. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated team of skilled professionals to ensure every patient receives compassionate, seamless care from start to finish. This full-time role features a balanced 32-hour workweek and a steady flow of 20 to 25 patients per day, giving you the opportunity to truly impact lives, expand your clinical expertise, and grow within a supportive and innovative environment.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate is an energetic professional who thrives in a dynamic rural environment and is eager to take on the challenge of managing a variety of cases in a clinic that is 60 miles from the nearest ophthalmologist. Driven by curiosity and a passion for continuous growth, you excel in a fast-paced clinical setting, viewing each new day as an opportunity to expand your skills and make a lasting impact. Your caring nature and commitment are evident in your exceptional clinical skills and engaging communication style. You consistently strive for excellence in patient-focused care and have a natural ability to motivate your colleagues. Always at the forefront of innovation, the ideal candidate is dedicated to advancing eye health and enhancing the clinic’s reputation as a community leader, transforming lives with enthusiasm and expertise.

Why you’ll love Park Rapids and Walker:

Park Rapids and Walker offer lively communities, beautiful scenery, and an outstanding quality of life. These towns, surrounded by beautiful lakes and forests, offer abundant recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and snowmobiling, alongside charming downtowns and a peaceful, small-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy a strong sense of belonging and connection through friendly neighbors, local businesses, and frequent community events. With access to modern conveniences and attractions like Itasca State Park, both Park Rapids and Walker appeal to those seeking a lifestyle that balances adventure, relaxation, and a welcoming environment rooted in nature and tradition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of Minnesota

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

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VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

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