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Non-profit health system eye clinic

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

St. Cloud, MN$425k to $610k/yrPosted October 30, 2026
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Practice comprehensive ophthalmology in a brand new, 17,000 square foot clinic in St. Cloud, Minnesota, about one hour from Minneapolis. You'll join a friendly group of 2 ophthalmologists and 4 optometrists, work a four-day week, and start with a full schedule from day one. This is an onsite, clinic-employed role within a financially sound non-profit health system, with a clear path to a Qualified contract and no buy-ins.

What you'll do

  • See comprehensive ophthalmology patients, with an immediate volume of about 40 patients per day
  • Carry a surgical caseload of 600+ cases per year
  • Work a four-day week alongside 2 ophthalmologists and 4 optometrists
  • Practice in a new clinic with 24 exam rooms, all new diagnostic equipment, and a full-service optical shop
  • Develop your own niche or subspecialty within a comprehensive practice

What you bring

  • MD or DO with a completed residency in Ophthalmology
  • Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
  • A Minnesota medical license, or eligibility to obtain one
  • Comfort carrying comprehensive clinic volume (about 40 patients per day) alongside a surgical caseload of 600+ cases per year
  • Nice to have: fellowship training in a subspecialty, with interest in building that niche inside a comprehensive practice
  • Nice to have: experience in a health-system employed or multi-specialty setting
  • Nice to have: ties to Minnesota or the upper Midwest
  • Early-career candidates are welcome. The two-year guarantee, signing bonus, and associate-to-qualified track are a good fit for a recent graduate or fellow

Why this role

  • $425,000 - $610,000 base salary plus RVU productivity
  • $100,000 signing bonus and a two-year guarantee
  • Work RVUs for qualified associates
  • Associate contract for 1-2 years, then a Qualified contract with additional CME, additional vacation, and voting rights. No buy-ins
  • Benefits include medical, dental, PTO, retirement, and employee discounts
  • Loan forgiveness options available (501(c)(3) non-profit employer)
  • A four-day work week
  • The support of a large regional health system in Central Minnesota with 40+ specialties, serving a population of approximately 700,000
  • Life in Central Minnesota: four-season recreation and lakes, theatre and arts, excellent school options, a family friendly community, and four colleges, all one hour from Minneapolis

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