Optometrist (Opticare-Forks Vision Clinic) - East Grand Forks and Crookston, MN

Full-time Optometrist Position Available Now

If you like the idea of providing genuine, community-rooted care, this is a great practice opportunity for you. Opticare-Forks Vision Clinic is hiring a full time Optometrist to join their thriving practice established in 1978, built on long term patient relationships and a reputation as a trusted provider for the communities of East Grand Forks and Crookston, Minnesota. The practice pairs a personalized, patient-centered eye clinic with practical resources like an in house optical lab and a large frame inventory, allowing you to deliver great care from exam to eyewear. If you would like to someday have ownership in a professional optometry practice, you will want to keep reading.

Why join us?

Since 1978, Opticare-Forks Vision Clinic has been a trusted, locally-owned practice rooted in our community and built on long-term patient relationships, earning a reputation as a go-to provider for the broader region.  Many of our patients travel from over a 100-mile radius for care that is personal, informative, and genuinely welcoming. Guided by honesty, integrity, and a, patient-first philosophy, our team focuses on helping people achieve their best possible vision for everyday life. Comprehensive eyecare supports learning, eye comfort, visual efficiency, and lasting eye health. We take time to explain how to optimize eye health and visual function, how to properly wear contact lenses, and how to care for eyewear. Quality is emphasized at every step so concerns can be detected and managed early.  We deliver a true full-scope experience including comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of eye disease, contact lens care, emergency eye care, infant vision assessments, and a full optical department with an in-house lab and a large frame selection to help patients get into great eyewear faster and more accurately.

What you'll do:

As an Optometrist in this flourishing private practice, you will provide full‑scope, comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages while working in an environment that prioritizes quality, efficiency, and personalized attention. You’ll have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including an autorefractor, Zeiss Clarus imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA).  You’ll deliver accurate diagnoses and customized treatment plans across services such as ocular disease management, contact lens care, myopia management, and coordination with medical and surgical specialists. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive eye exams and vision testing; diagnosing refractive and ocular conditions; prescribing glasses, contact lenses, and therapeutic medications as permitted by state law; educating patients on eye health, preventive care, and proper lens use.  You will have opportunity to maintain detailed electronic health records; manage follow‑up care; and make referrals when advanced treatment is required. You'll also oversee the fitting and dispensing of ophthalmic materials and support emergency eye care as needed. With an average of approximately 20 patient encounters per day, typically 15 to 16 comprehensive exams plus follow‑ups, our doctors enjoy a sustainable and balanced patient flow with a full‑time schedule.

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated individual with a deep commitment to providing exceptional eye care and improving the vision and eye health of the community. If you're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups, you will be a great fit for our practice. If you’re someone who is enthusiastic about utilizing the latest advancements in optometry to facilitate our practice's growth and reputation as a leader in the community, please reach out. You will thrive in this collaborative setting, working alongside a team of talented professionals to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture.  We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.  We believe that these are essential qualities for the continued success and growth of our practice.

Why you'll love East Grand Forks, Crookston, and the surrounding region:
Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota or East Grand Forks or Crookston, Minnesota offers a welcoming, close‑knit community with a comfortable balance of small‑town charm and everyday convenience. These areas provide access to parks, outdoor recreation, schools, and local amenities while maintaining a relaxed pace of life that appeals to families and individuals alike. With strong community pride, regional connectivity, and easy access to shopping, dining, and seasonal activities, these communities offer a fulfilling lifestyle where meaningful connections and quality of life come first.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Continuing education allowance
• Partnership opportunity

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of Minnesota

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies.  VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices.  VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm.  Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.  The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice.  It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role.  It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists.  VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing  and hiring of practice professionals.  VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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