Medical Associates
Optometrist - Competitive Base Compensation + Relo + Sign-On + Bonus Potential
Medical Associates, Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001
Medical Associates Clinic Overview
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. www.mahealthcare.com
Schedule & Practice Overview
Full‑time, Monday through Friday
No weekend or on‑call responsibilities
Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists in a collaborative MD/OD model
Compensation
First Year Total Compensation $170,000 minimum, plus bonus potential, relocation assistance, and 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 per year) plus additional CEU time off and allowance
Practice Highlights
Provide full‑scope optometric care, including routine, medical, and post‑surgical management
Deliver pre‑ and post‑operative care in coordination with ophthalmologists
Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies
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
Department services include:
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. We are committed to ongoing staff education and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
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
Essential Functions
Independent provider of eye care including external and internal exams, refraction, biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy. Diagnose eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disorders, 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.
Community Overview 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”. The Dubuque area offers something for everyone: two of the best down‑hill ski resorts in the Midwest, miles of hiking, biking and cross‑country skiing trails, a talented local symphony, the Smithsonian‑affiliated National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, excellent community theatre, farmer’s market, boating, and extensive programs, sports and events for children. With a population of 70,000 and a drawing base area of over 250,000, Dubuque is a city where the simple pleasures and modern conveniences of life are balanced. Dubuque is a little over a one‑hour drive from both Madison and Iowa City and is only three hours from Chicago.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience/Education
– Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program. Eligible for licensure in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
Interpersonal Skills
– The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.
Other Skills
– Strong diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills. Commitment to patient‑centered, team‑based care.
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Schedule & Practice Overview
Full‑time, Monday through Friday
No weekend or on‑call responsibilities
Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists in a collaborative MD/OD model
Compensation
First Year Total Compensation $170,000 minimum, plus bonus potential, relocation assistance, and 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 per year) plus additional CEU time off and allowance
Practice Highlights
Provide full‑scope optometric care, including routine, medical, and post‑surgical management
Deliver pre‑ and post‑operative care in coordination with ophthalmologists
Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies
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
Department services include:
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. We are committed to ongoing staff education and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
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
Essential Functions
Independent provider of eye care including external and internal exams, refraction, biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy. Diagnose eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disorders, 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.
Community Overview 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”. The Dubuque area offers something for everyone: two of the best down‑hill ski resorts in the Midwest, miles of hiking, biking and cross‑country skiing trails, a talented local symphony, the Smithsonian‑affiliated National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, excellent community theatre, farmer’s market, boating, and extensive programs, sports and events for children. With a population of 70,000 and a drawing base area of over 250,000, Dubuque is a city where the simple pleasures and modern conveniences of life are balanced. Dubuque is a little over a one‑hour drive from both Madison and Iowa City and is only three hours from Chicago.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience/Education
– Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program. Eligible for licensure in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
Interpersonal Skills
– The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.
Other Skills
– Strong diagnostic, clinical, and communication skills. Commitment to patient‑centered, team‑based care.
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