Low Vision Optometrist

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking board-eligible/board-certified optometrists to join an established academic practice. The positions involve clinical care of patients including comprehensive eye care and complete ocular health assessments in collaboration with physicians and technicians. Specific interests in Low Vision/Brain Rehabilitation is preferred. Candidates should be residency-trained and willing to participate in the department’s academic activities. The department has 40 members who cover all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, providing services for more than 80,000 patients per year. Mayo Clinic is a non-profit, physician-led, multi-specialty clinical practice integrated with education and research in a unified, multi-campus environment. Mayo Clinic is an academic tertiary care institution that includes campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. We have the benefits afforded by a large institution, yet the freedom to direct our own department and practice to meet the needs of the patient. The Bold.Forward.Unbound. initiative is a six-year strategic initiative to the Rochester, MN campus that advances Mayo Clinic’s overarching mission to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. This $5 billion transformation reimagines the downtown Rochester campus through a combination of innovative care concepts, digital technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities. For physicians, this means practicing in a groundbreaking environment where inpatient, outpatient, and virtual care are seamlessly integrated - empowering you to deliver exceptional outcomes with the support of advanced tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture rooted in Mayo Clinic’s patient-first values. Joining Mayo Clinic during this pivotal moment offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of medicine while advancing your own academic and clinical career.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
Board-eligible or board-certified Optometrist
Eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary environment

Nice To Haves

Specific interests in Low Vision/Brain Rehabilitation is preferred.
Residency-trained
Completion of an accredited residency program in Low Vision preferred
Commitment to clinical excellence in comprehensive and low vision care
Interest in academic medicine

Responsibilities

Clinical care of patients including comprehensive eye care and complete ocular health assessments in collaboration with physicians and technicians.
Participate in the department’s academic activities.
Teaching, research, and departmental scholarly activities.