Description
The Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified optometrist to join our established academic practice. This position within the team will cover clinical care of patients, including low vision and comprehensive eye care in collaboration with esteemed physicians and technicians. Specific interests in Low Vision/Brain Rehabilitation are preferred. Candidates should be residency-trained and willing to participate in the department’s academic activities.
The department has 40 members who cover all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, providing services for more than 80,000 patients per year. Mayo Clinic is a non-profit, physician-led, multi-specialty clinical practice integrated with education and research in a unified, multi-campus environment. Mayo Clinic is an academic tertiary care institution that includes campuses in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. We have the benefits afforded by a large institution, yet the freedom to direct our own department and practice to meet the needs of the patient.
Bold.Forward.Unbound.
Bold. Forward. Unbound. is a six-year strategic initiative to the Rochester, MN campus that advances Mayo Clinic’s overarching mission to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. This $5 billion transformation reimagines the downtown Rochester campus through a combination of innovative care concepts, digital technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities.
For physicians, this means practicing in a groundbreaking environment where inpatient, outpatient, and virtual care are seamlessly integrated - empowering you to deliver exceptional outcomes with the support of advanced tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture rooted in Mayo Clinic’s patient-first values. Joining Mayo Clinic during this pivotal moment offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of medicine while advancing your own academic and clinical career.
Rochester, MN:
Located in southeastern Minnesota, Rochester is a thriving city of over 122,000 residents, known for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and vibrant community. The city spans approximately 56 square miles and an average commute time of just 17 minutes. Rochester is known for a strong healthcare-driven economy, and a welcoming, diverse population, Rochester offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families. To learn more about life in Rochester, visit https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/.
Requirements
- Board-eligible/board-certified Optometrist.
- Specific interests in Low Vision/Brain Rehabilitation are preferred.
- Candidates should be residency-trained and willing to participate in the department’s academic activities.
