About Us

Hiemstra Optical has been the hometown eye doctor for Portage, MI since 1967. Our approach to personal service is truly unique to the optical industry. For over 50 years, we've provided the highest quality and most reliable products in a way that makes you feel more like a friend than a customer. We're committed to providing the most thorough eye exams possible, and we take the time to find the right eye wear solution for you as an individual.

We Offer

• Robust benefit package
• Generous paid time off (PTO) creating great work/life balance
• Shared call
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Professional freedom
• Technology-driven innovation
• High volume practice
• Excellent referral base medical community
• Multi-specialty collaboration and integration
• Mission driven, patient-centered care
• Supportive and experienced staff
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and optimizing access for patients

Position Summary    

Provide optometric professional services as set forth by the Vision Professionals Board to patients of MVP. The care shall be rendered in a manner consistent with the mission statement of MVP. The Optometrist shall also support the practice with guidance from the board of directors as described below.

Responsibilities

• Primary clinical care and post-surgical care
• On call and emergency coverage including hospital consultation where privileges have been granted
• Supports the optometric services of the practice such as participation in the co-management program, the optometric newsletter and networking with consulting/referring optometrists
• Participates in lecturing at continuing education meetings
• Helps provide technical training to staff
• Assists in refractive surgery consultations
• Serves as preceptor to optometry externs
• Leadership and professional development in local and national medical societies
• Contributes to strategic planning and initiatives
• Participates in community outreach
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure
• Adheres to service excellence standards of performance
• Communicates effectively and professionally with physicians, co-workers, management and patients

Education Requirements    

• Doctorate of Optometry

Certification Requirements 

• Active Michigan License in good standing with the Vision Professionals Board

Locations

• 255 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024
• 133 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Hours

• 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday

Background Screening

Midwest Vision Partners conducts a background screening on you upon acceptance of a contingent job offer.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest Vision Partners is an equal opportunity employer.