Optometrist

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

48d•$136,643 - $280,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified optometrist to join an established academic practice. This position involves clinical care of patients, comprehensive eye care, and participation in a care team in collaboration with physicians and technicians. Specific interests in Ocular Disease are preferred. Candidates should be residency-trained and willing to participate in the department’s academic activities. The department has 40 members covering all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, providing services for over 80,000 patients annually. Mayo Clinic is a non-profit, physician-led, multi-specialty clinical practice integrated with education and research in a unified, multi-campus environment. It is an academic tertiary care institution with campuses in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida. The role offers the benefits of a large institution with the freedom to direct the department and practice to meet patient needs. The application requires a CV and cover letter outlining clinical experience, patient care philosophy, and interest in joining the team. This role is part of the Bold.Forward.Unbound. initiative, a six-year strategic plan to transform the Rochester, MN campus through innovative care, digital technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities, aiming to advance Mayo Clinic's mission to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
Board-eligible or board-certified Optometrist
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad spectrum of optometric services
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills for working within a multidisciplinary team
Eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota

Nice To Haves

Specific interests in Ocular Disease
Residency-trained
Clinical interests in Ocular Disease and/or Low Vision
Equivalent clinical experience, including substantial experience (e.g., 5+ years) in a tertiary or academic practice environment, may be considered in lieu of residency training.

Responsibilities

Clinical care of patients
Comprehensive eye care
Participation in a care team in collaboration with esteemed physicians and technicians
Willingness to participate in the department’s academic activities
Active participation in teaching, research, and other departmental scholarly activities