<p>A comprehensive eye care practice in Ellsworth, Maine is recruiting a full-time employed Optometrist to join a collaborative ophthalmology-integrated setting in the scenic Downeast region. This is a rare opportunity to deliver the full scope of optometric care — from routine wellness exams to medical eye disease management — alongside ophthalmology colleagues in a coordinated, team-based model. Ellsworth serves as the commercial and healthcare hub for Hancock County, placing this practice at the center of a broad regional patient catchment. The position comes with full employment benefits and sits minutes from Acadia National Park, one of the most sought-after outdoor destinations on the East Coast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full employment model with comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision coverage included</li> <li>Collaborative, ophthalmology-integrated practice environment that supports professional development and subspecialty referral pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive optometric scope: routine wellness exams, refractions, contact lens fittings, and medical eye disease management</li> <li>Collaborative model embedded within an ophthalmology practice, enabling seamless co-management of surgical and complex cases</li> <li>Regional hub location in Ellsworth, serving as the primary eye care access point for Hancock County and the broader Downeast Maine catchment</li> <li>Full-time schedule in a structured, team-based clinical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Active Maine optometry license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state of Maine</li> <li>Competency across the full scope of comprehensive optometric care, including medical eye disease management</li> <li>Comfort working in a collaborative, co-management model alongside ophthalmology</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ellsworth is the gateway city to Acadia National Park and the Mount Desert Island coastline, offering an exceptional quality of life defined by outdoor recreation, maritime culture, and four-season natural beauty. The region draws clinicians who value a close-knit community, low cost of living relative to coastal New England, and immediate access to world-class hiking, kayaking, sailing, and skiing. Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, and miles of protected shoreline are all within a short drive, making Downeast Maine one of the most distinctive lifestyle destinations in the Northeast.</p>