Optometrist

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We are seeking a full‑time optometrist to join our nationally recognized and award‑winning Mercy Eye Specialists in Springfield, MO providing medical and perioperative management. Retina, glaucoma, cornea, refractive, neuro, and pediatric subspecialties are all well‑represented. An ideal candidate will have superb refracting skills, scleral lens experience, interest in outcome analysis and research, dry eye therapy and keratoconus management. A Mercy Eye Specialists provider will consistently interface with patients, surgeons and need to possess strong communication skills.

A passion for education is highly desired. Our eye care team in Springfield consists of ten ophthalmologists and optometrists. Strong growth is projected over next three to five years.

• Specialized equipment such as IOL Master
  700, Galilei Tomography, Confocal, Endothelial cell Count, Visx iDesign, Eximer Laser, Avedro Crosslinking technology, Optos Camera, Autorefractor, ERG, OCT, Humphrey Visual Field, Fundus Camera, Cassini, B scan, Zeiss Forum
• Dedicated eye surgery center, performing 6000+ surgeries annually.
• OR suites are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology such as femtosecond laser, superior microscope technology with live OCT, heads‑up display and more.
• Our team offers comprehensive eye services for patients of all ages.
• Our entire group is highly respected, exceptionally trained, and provides compassionate high‑quality eye care.
• Experienced group of ophthalmologists; several have been with Mercy over 20 years.
• Working in surgical practice with MD/OD team seeing on average 18–20 post‑operative established patients daily including DSEK, DMEK, PKP, Boston Keratoprosthetics, and femtosecond laser cataract surgery with premium toric and multifocal IOLS.
• Proven business with high surgical block utilization and the most comprehensive Ophthalmology department in a 200+ mile radius of Springfield, MO.
• Rated in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence by Health grades.

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus and resident/fellow stipends available
• Comprehensive, day‑one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
• Retirement plans available with employer matching options
• Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage provided
• Integrated health system with a competitive compensation including annual market reviews
• Professional liability coverage provided
• As a not‑for‑profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Living in Springfield is easy with everything you need! We have a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, universities, world‑class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of a big city—but with far less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. Enjoy a top 10 city for low cost of living and top 20 best places to live and work!

Minutes from Branson and easy trips to Kansas City and St. Louis.

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting‑edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine.

For more information, please contact Dayna Pangle, CPRP. Telephone: 417‑839‑8833 | Email: