Ophthalmology in West Central MN

We are seeking a full-time surgical Ophthalmologist to join our established team of eye providers in west central Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity to join two other part-time ophthalmologists including one neuro-ophthalmologist, and three optometrists.

The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to manage their patient volume, with the option for a very high-volume practice if desired.

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a Monday-to-Friday schedule with no call requirements.

Our Eye Clinic offers an extensive array of optometry & ophthalmology services. We have state-of-the-art technology and the ability to treat most eye conditions, and we work closely with the 20/20 Optical staff to fit you with the glasses, contact lenses and low vision aids you need to see clearly. Many of the services and technology we offer and conditions we treat are listed below.

Diagnostics & Imaging

Visual field testing, A-scan, IOL master, auto refraction

Fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Keratometry, corneal topography, pachymetry

Indirect ophthalmoscopy, neuro-ophthalmic exams

Eye Conditions & Treatments

Cataract surgery, toric & multifocal lenses

Glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye care

Dry eye, floaters & flashers, corneal disease

Procedures & Devices

Argon & SLT lasers, contact tonometry

Scraping, smears, cultures

Pediatric Eye Care

Amblyopia, strabismus, ptosis, routine eye exams

Cosmetic & Reconstructive

Blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, eyelid disorders

Examinations & Certifications

FAA flight exams, disability & workers' comp evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency required.

Board certification highly preferred; board eligibility required

Active Minnesota Medical License & DEA upon hire

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

EMR SYSTEM: EPIC

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $440,000.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVUs).

Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships

Relocation reimbursement & sign on bonus (with assistance in residency if applicable)

10% annual employer contributions into 401K plan; fully vested to the employee at the time the employee is eligible to participate in the plan after 6 months of employment, or 1,000 hours worked whichever occurs first.

Cash balance plan

Health, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability insurance; professional liability insurance offered.

6 weeks of time off per calendar year

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebees, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.

8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city

Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County

Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55 mile, paved trail that goes to central MN

North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)

Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas

Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 hour drive) both with international airport access.

Childrens museum & indoor playground; newly constructed childrens splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025.

Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents

ABOUT THE LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE:

We are a non-profit, mid-sized, rural, community governed 501(c)3 charitable healthcare organization that serves a geographical area that includes west central Minnesota and easterly North Dakota. Our primary service area supports a population of 55,000 residents and secondary service area supports a 101,000 population.

2 Hospitals

10 Clinic Locations

1 Cancer Care and Research Center

1 Senior Living Community

1,100 Employees

120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers

Annual Operating Revenue - $160M

Community Owned/Community Governed

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?

Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.

Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system for the ninth consecutive year & has been listed on Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospital for several consecutive years.

In-house specialty support: Allergy/Asthma, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Womens Health/Certified Nurse Midwifery, Podiatry, Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Wound Care, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery (Spine), Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, Audiology, General Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Visiting specialties in Nephrology.

Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated

Our medical group is independent and operated by a physician lead board of directors

Full-Time