Visionary Opportunity Awaits: Join us as an Optometrist at Advocate Health Milwaukee, WI – Enjoy a Generous Sign-On Bonus and $171,019 Salary+!

Join one of the nation’s largest and most respected health systems and experience what it truly means to "live well." Advocate Health, known as a "Best Place to Care," is a physician-led organization dedicated to removing barriers to patient care and supporting clinician wellness.

Position highlights

• Competitive Compensation
  • Straight salary of $171, 019 and potential for additional earnings
  • Generous Sign-On Bonus.

• Immediate Patient Engagement: Be part of a thriving practice with a strong referral base. Start with a full schedule, serving patients who are ready and waiting for your expertise.
• Work-Life Balance with a Flexible Schedule:
• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Shared Call with Ophthalmology support (average 1:4-1:5)
• Diverse Clinical Opportunities: Provide comprehensive eye care, from secondary and tertiary services to specialty contact lenses and low vision, or explore your own clinical interests
• Collaborative Team-Centered Environment: Join a team that truly values collaboration, creating a collegial, supportive atmosphere where your growth is encouraged
• Access to Cutting Edge Technology: Benefit from advanced tools like OCT, Visual Field, Topographer, YAG laser, and on-site vision center to provide the best patient care.
• One Location: Practice at the Aurora Health Center in Milwaukee, a multi-disciplinary site

Training and/or experience required

• Doctorate Degree in Optometry
• WI licensure or ability to obtain
• Wisconsin License or ability to obtain licensure

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs for eligible positions
• Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance 
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid medical liability insurance
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance up to $12,000

About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Where City Living Meets Hometown Charm!

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is a dynamic city where the energy of urban living harmonizes with the warmth of small-town charm. With a population nearing a million, Milwaukee is a diverse city full of unique neighborhoods, each offering its own character and flavor. From world-class museums and theaters to the iconic lakefront art museum, the city is a cultural hub brimming with inspiration. Nature lovers can explore top-rated attractions like the Milwaukee County Zoo and take in the beauty of Lake Michigan’s shores. Educational excellence is a cornerstone here, with prestigious universities and top-tier schools fostering a culture of learning. Milwaukee also offers a rich culinary scene, boutique shopping, and affordable living options, making it a place where both residents and visitors can enjoy a high quality of life. With its easy connectivity and welcoming spirit, Milwaukee invites you to discover a city where every day holds the promise of new experiences.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across 29 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care. We are a leading employer in the Midwest, proudly supporting a diverse team of over 77,000. This includes more than 4,300 employed physicians and over 2,500 Advanced Practice Professionals within our physician-led medical group. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.

Wisconsin’s largest city

With a county-wide population of nearly a million, Milwaukee offers the best of everything you’d expect to find in a major city while retaining a hometown feel in its many and diverse neighborhoods. Culturally, Milwaukee has many options, ranging from performing arts centers, theaters and museums -- including an internationally designed lakefront art museum -- to one of the nation’s top 10 zoos. Sophisticated, scenic, affordable and event-filled, Milwaukee has an impressive array of public and private schools, including UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University, award-winning restaurants, world-class shopping, and one of the most convenient and “user-friendly” international airports in the world.

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