PHYSICIAN - Optometry - Duluth, MN

Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota

$173,000 - $173,000/yrFull Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 21 days ago

Practice for this role

PHYSICIAN - Optometry - Duluth, MN · $173,000 - $173,000/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+43% vs. median posted salary for physicians roles in Duluth, Minnesota ($121,368, n=50)

56 similar openings in the Duluth area · median $126,371

$34,640 · p10p90 · $1,000,000

this role: $173,000median $121,368

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 50 posted physicians roles in Duluth, Minnesota salarys. This role sits in the 55th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 43% above the Duluth, Minnesota median for physicians roles.

The Physician will practice optometry within a mature, diverse, and collegial department alongside Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, including sub-specialists. This role involves providing care at the Duluth Clinic and conducting outreach to the Essentia Health-Virginia Medical facility.

Building location

Building C - Duluth Clinic - 2nd Street

Department

2901450 ophthalmology - Eh dc

Job description

Education qualifications

Licensure/Certification qualifications

Optometry: Duluth, MN

Practice specifics
Mature, diverse, and collegial practice with department of 5 Optometrists and 6 Ophthalmologists, including sub-specialists in Cornea, Pediatrics, Glaucoma, and Retina.
Access to LipiFlow, OCT, LASIK/PRK onsite in a state-of-the-art facility
Outreach to Essentia Health-Virginia
Medical facility-based optometry practice
Monday-Friday day hours

Requirements

Licensed in MN & WI
Residency or equivalent experience required

Location
Duluth, MN – a harbor city which is located at the westernmost tip of beautiful Lake Superior.
150 miles north of the metropolitan Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Duluth city population: 86,000, Regional service area: 460,000

Compensation
$184,000 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

Search or Apply online at essentiacareers.org [__URL_TOKEN_0__] or contact

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

Email

Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org [Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org]

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Salary: $173,000 - $173,000/yr
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
Application: Employer website

Minnesota physician roles remain competitive

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PHYSICIAN - Optometry - Duluth, MN

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About the role

Building location

Department

Job description

Education qualifications

Licensure/Certification qualifications

Requirements

Search or Apply online at essentiacareers.org [__URL_TOKEN_0__] or contact

Laurie Swor, Senior Physician Recruiter

Email

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Posting details

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