Job Description

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Optometrist

Virginia, MN

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• We are looking for an energetic, patient-centered team player to join our existing group.
• Our ideal candidate will work closely with our existing, in-house Ophthalmologists.
• 1.0 FTE (36 patient contact hours)
• Established practice in Virginia with possible outreach.
• Primary care eye services, patients of all ages.
• State-of-the-art clinic overlooking a golf course!
• Full-service clinic including, laboratory, radiology, retail pharmacy and optical shop, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Cancer Center, Regional Heart Center with CHF clinic, and warfarin clinic
• Multi-specialty group including, family practice, ENT, anesthesia, dermatology, general surgery, wound care, ophthalmology, occupational medicine, OB/GYN, orthopedic surgery, podiatry, urology, primary care/sports medicine and allied health providers including a certified athletic trainer
• EPIC as EMR that is integrated with entire Essentia system

REQUIREMENTS

• TPA licensed in Minnesota or eligible

LOCATION

• Approx. 60 miles from Duluth, MN; 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Service area: 30,000
• Virginia population: 9,000
• Located near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Superior National Forest, Voyagers National Park and Mesabi Bike Trail. Close access to miles of cross country ski trails and snowmobile trails.

COMPENSATION

• $170,000 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production based compensation.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

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Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .

Job Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

FTE: 1