Optometrist Relo Potential

Medical Associates Clinic based out of Dubuque, Iowa is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our growing and reputable MD/OD ophthalmology department. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice full-scope optometry in a supportive, technologically advanced, and collaborative environment.

New grads encouraged to apply!

Medical Associates Clinic is a physician-owned multi-specialty group practice. Our 200+ providers and 900 health care professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional care across Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin and Northwest Illinois.

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday
• No weekend or on-call responsibilities
• Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists in a collaborative MD/OD model

• First Year Total Compensation $170,000 minimum, bonus potential + relocation assistance + excellent benefit package

Full-time providers will be eligible for a benefits package including:

• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) + additional CEU time off and allowance

• Provide full-scope optometric care, including routine, medical, and post-surgical management
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care in coordination with ophthalmologists
• Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies, including:
  • Automated perimetry
  • OCT and OCT-angiography
  • Pentacam
  • Fundus photography
  • Endothelial cell counter
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • A-scan, B-scan, and UBM ultrasound
  • CT and MRI
  • Fully integrated EMR system

• Comprehensive ophthalmology
• Retina, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric and adult strabismus
• Laser refractive surgery
• Optical and contact lens services

Comprehensive team consists of 36 trained professionals including orthoptists, COMTs, CDOS, RNs, LPNs, COTS, COAs, CMAs and ABO-certified Opticians.

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of ocular conditions
• Prescribe glasses, contact lenses, medications, and low vision aids
• Identify ocular manifestations of systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
• Co-manage surgical patients with ophthalmologists
• Collaborate with ophthalmic assistants, nurses, opticians, and other specialists
• Educate patients and document care accurately in the EMR

• Independent provider of eye care including external and internal exams, refraction, bio microscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy. Diagnose eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disorders. Diagnose systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Treat eye conditions such as near and far sightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, glaucoma and external eye diseases. Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids and medicines to treat eye diseases.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others. Promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Oversee ophthalmic assistants and opticians as needed.
• Collaborate with health care team according to plan of care. Document care provided, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment and patient education.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties as needed according to department protocols.

Dubuque, Iowa:
Located along the scenic wooded bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, Dubuque is a beautiful city with one of the finest school systems in the country. The city has won many national awards including Kiplinger’s “10 Great Places to Live”, Forbes “Best Small Places for Business and Careers” and Forbes “#1 Best Small City to Raise a Family”. A full list of the awards can be found on the City of Dubuque website at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Awards

The Dubuque area offers something for everyone: two of the best downhill ski resorts in the Midwest, miles of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing trails, a talented local symphony, the Smithsonian-affiliated…