Optometrist ( Associate Optometrist)
Job Description
Job Description
Company: Adrian Eye Care and Optical
Location: Adrian, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time (Monday through Friday)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $135,000 OTE per year (negotiable based on experience)
- Bonus Structure: Competitive productivity bonuses
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage
- Retirement Plan: Employer contribution
- Growth: Mentorship for new graduates; autonomy for experienced Optometrists
About Adrian Eye Care:
Are you looking for a practice where you can truly connect with your patients and utilize the latest in eye care technology?
Adrian Eye Care is a thriving, long-standing private optometry practice in Adrian, Michigan, seeking a passionate Associate Optometrist to join our team as a beloved local doctor prepares for retirement.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established patient base within a practice known for its clinical excellence and deep community roots.
Our approach emphasizes personalized care, long-term patient relationships, and clinical quality over volume. Patients trust us, stay with us, and refer others—because of the experience we provide.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Optometrist who values relationship-driven care, clinical autonomy, and a supportive team environment.
You will have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships while practicing with modern technology and a strong support staff that handles pre-testing and administrative responsibilities—allowing you to focus on patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
- Perform comprehensive eye exams including refraction, binocular vision, and ocular health assessments
- Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular diseases within scope of practice
- Prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and medications as needed
- Co-manage surgical and specialty care (LASIK, cataracts, glaucoma) as appropriate
- Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventative care
Patient Experience
- Build strong, lasting relationships with patients
- Deliver a personalized, attentive care experience
- Ensure continuity of care through follow-ups and communication
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
Practice Growth & Collaboration
- Collaborate with staff to support efficient clinic flow
- Provide guidance and support to technicians
- Participate in community outreach and patient growth initiatives
- Build relationships with referral partners and local providers
Professional Development
- Maintain active licensure and continuing education
- Contribute to practice growth and process improvement
What We’re Looking For:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
- Active state optometry license
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
- Desire to practice in a private, patient-focused setting
- Team-oriented mindset and commitment to high-quality care
What Sets This Role Apart:
- Established patient base with immediate volume
- Private practice setting with clinical autonomy
- Focus on quality care over high volume
- Modern technology and full clinical support staff, allowing you to focus on patient care—not administrative tasks
- Strong community reputation and patient loyalty
- Ownership opportunities available for the right candidate
- Opportunity to grow within a stable, long-term practice
Alternate Job Titles: Optometrist, Associate Optometrist, Doctor of Optometry (OD), Eye Doctor, Primary Care Optometrist, Medical Optometrist
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