Optometry Allied Health - Iowa
Position Highlights:
Optometrist
Greater Des Moines, IA
The Opportunity
- Employed optometrist position with partnership/buy-in potential
- Room to grow into a specialty area, such as ocular disease or pediatrics, if it interests you
- 1st location about 20 exams, 3 visual fields or other testing, 2 follow-ups, and 2 medical appointments
- 2nd location about 25 exams, 2 visual fields, and 3 medical appointments
Compensation and Benefits
- Up to $8,000 in annual goal-based bonuses (total year-three potential of about $148,000)
- $150,000 student loan repayment through Vision Source over five years
- 4 weeks of PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Health insurance with a portion of the premium paid by the practice (three BCBS plan options)
- Dental and vision insurance available through Delta Dental, including vision exams for household members and $500 in materials at cost annually
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Malpractice, licensing, Iowa Optometric Association dues, and pharmacy/DEA requirements paid by the practice
- Paid CME time for conferences, with continuing education fees covered
About the Community
- Charming historic city in South-Central Iowa
- Known for its scenic rolling hills and rich history
- Within an hour's drive from Des Moines
- Family-friendly community with low crime rates
Job Reference #: OPT 27575
About the Community
Optometrist
Greater Des Moines, IA
The Opportunity
- Employed optometrist position with partnership/buy-in potential
- Room to grow into a specialty area, such as ocular disease or pediatrics, if it interests you
- 1st location about 20 exams, 3 visual fields or other testing, 2 follow-ups, and 2 medical appointments
- 2nd location about 25 exams, 2 visual fields, and 3 medical appointments
Compensation and Benefits
- Up to $8,000 in annual goal-based bonuses (total year-three potential of about $148,000)
- $150,000 student loan repayment through Vision Source over five years
- 4 weeks of PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Health insurance with a portion of the premium paid by the practice (three BCBS plan options)
- Dental and vision insurance available through Delta Dental, including vision exams for household members and $500 in materials at cost annually
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Malpractice, licensing, Iowa Optometric Association dues, and pharmacy/DEA requirements paid by the practice
- Paid CME time for conferences, with continuing education fees covered
About the Community
- Charming historic city in South-Central Iowa
- Known for its scenic rolling hills and rich history
- Within an hour's drive from Des Moines
- Family-friendly community with low crime rates
Job Reference #: OPT 27575
Meet the hiring team
Jovita Hefner
Recruiting Consultant
- jovita.hefner@themedicusfirm.comEmail the recruiter
- (702) 246-2492Call the recruiter
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Des Moines, IA Community Resources
As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines blends small-town warmth with big-city perks, offering an unbeatable combination of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. It’s a city where your dollar stretches further—housing prices are well below the national average, and the cost of living remains among the lowest in the country. Whether you're buying your first home or upgrading to your dream space, you’ll find exceptional value in Des Moines’ charming neighborhoods and new developments.
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