Optometrist (OD) – Full-time plus Potential Future Owner Track
Practice: Rock County Eye Clinic
Location: Luverne, Minnesota (Sioux Falls Metro Area Hub)
Job Type: Full-Time / Practice Buy-In & Ownership Opportunity
Why This is a Great Opportunity
Most associate positions offer a paycheck; this opportunity offers an immediate pathway to practice ownership and wealth creation. Rock County Eye Clinic offers a turnkey acquisition of a booming, highly respected practice in Luverne, Minnesota. You will step into an established clinic with a 60+ year legacy, a fiercely loyal patient base, and immediate equity potential. If you want to escape the corporate grind, enjoy total professional autonomy, and buy into a growing regional network, this is the perfect career move.
About Our Practice & The Luverne Legacy
For nearly seven decades, this practice has been a trusted cornerstone of Southwestern Minnesota. Operating out of a fresh, modern, 2,000 sq. ft. professional condo just off Main Street, the clinic is flooded with natural light and designed for minimalistic elegance.
- Location Advantage: Located just 20 minutes from Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Pop. 190,000+), you enjoy a low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and small-town charm, while retaining instant access to a major regional airport and city amenities.
- The Culture: Built on a patient-first philosophy of honesty, transparency, and zero pressure, the practice treats patients like family, driving massive multigenerational loyalty.
Daily Responsibilities & Growth Levers
You will practice full-scope optometry at the absolute highest level of your training. Because the current doctor works on a 3.5 days per week schedule, you have an immediate, built-in opportunity to scale revenue from day one. Daily clinical and business focus areas include:
- Advanced Medical Eye Care: Diagnosing and treating Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye Disease.
- Specialty Services: Delivering dry eye treatment and pediatric care.
- Surgical Co-Management: Partnering on cataract and refractive surgeries.
- Strategic Growth: Expanding hours to full-time, growing medical billing, and potentially adding an in-office finishing lab to capture unspent revenue.
Clinical & Facility Highlights
- Modern, cloud-based EHR for highly efficient, paperless operations.
- 3 exam rooms (2 fully equipped) and a spacious, dedicated pre-test lane.
- Tech-forward diagnostic equipment tailored for comprehensive medical eye care.
- A stunning optical dispensary featuring fashion-forward, premium frame lines.
- Large private doctor’s office, comfortable staff break room, and space for a lab.
- Experienced, veteran staff with years of practice management.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded clinician who wants to be a practice owner, not just an employee. You are a match if you are:
- An Aspiring Owner: Motivated by performance, leadership, and acquiring equity.
- An Exceptional Communicator: Committed to building deep community relationships rooted in trust and flexible, patient-first care.
- A Dedicated Clinician: Ready to lead an experienced, high-performing staff that consistently goes above and beyond.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
- Active optometry license (or immediate eligibility) in Minnesota.
- Open to all experience levels—the seller is highly committed to staying on to provide clinical continuity and mentorship for a seamless leadership transition.
Compensation, Benefits & Ownership Terms
- Immediate Earning Potential: Production-based compensation with a low-overhead operational structure that maximizes your take-home pay.
- Real Estate Opportunity: The physical practice building is available for purchase, offering long-term stability and property equity.
- Turnkey Infrastructure: Skip the years of struggle required to build a clinic from scratch; step into steady, year-over-year revenue growth on day one.
- Excellent Quality of Life: Live and work in a vibrant community featuring Blue Mounds State Park (hiking, climbing, bison herds), miles of biking trails, a historic downtown, local craft breweries, and top-tier youth sports.
