A: “In the next few years, several of our doctors will be retiring so I’m looking for a recruitment agency who can find high quality ophthalmologists and optometrists for our busy group practice. What are a few of the reasons I should work with OjO as opposed to the competition?”

We know you have options when it comes to recruitment. Here are a few of the reasons our client practices enjoy working with us.

• Co-Founded by an Ophthalmologist & a Seasoned Physician Recruiter. OjO was co-founded by an ophthalmologist in a successful group-practice and an experienced, relational physician recruiter who understands the nuances of eye care recruitment. We’ve been building relationships with doctors and employers from all across the country for nearly 2 decades. We understand just how vital it is that our clients find high quality, long-term doctors for their immediate needs but also for their long-term goals too.
• The best Money Back Guarantee on recruitment in the eye world.
• A personal, highly relational approach. We invest the time to thoroughly understand your practice, mission, culture, hiring goals, key selling points and recruitment needs.
• Focused expertise. We specialize exclusively in Optometry and Ophthalmology recruitment — not administrators, techs, or executives. Eye doctor and eye surgeon placement is our entire focus.
• Nearly two decades of experience. We’re one of the most established national recruitment agencies in the business.
• Exceptional representation. We promote your position through phone outreach, email, text, and presence at national conferences.
• Affordable and flexible. Our fees are competitive and transparent, and we offer flexible billing options.
• Current market trends pertaining to salary, bonuses and more. Our daily conversations with job seeking ophthalmologists and optometrists all over the US, give us valuable insights and knowledge. With this knowledge, we educate and equip our practices so that our clients can create a winning employment offer that takes into account all of the major factors in an attractive offer, including: salary, productivity bonuses, optical bonuses, stipends, sign ons, relocation reimbursement, loan repayment, CME, PTO, and more.
• Your success is our priority. We take the time to understand your unique goals, culture, and hiring needs—because your success is our priority. By focusing on long-term relationships rather than quick placements, we ensure a strong fit between the doctors we represent and the ophthalmology and optometry practices we serve. Our commitment is to support your growth with integrity, expertise, and a partnership you can count on.

A: “The last time our practice hired a doctor through a headhunter, our candidate signed the contract and then disappeared. No returned calls. No paperwork. He was a no-show. How would OjO handle a situation like this? Would we have to pay a fee in a case like this?”

We offer the best guarantee on Ophthalmologist and Optometrist recruitment in the eye world. The kind of experience the questioner asks is every practice’s worst nightmare — and understandably so. Thankfully, it has never happened with any of OjO’s clients. But if it ever did, we would make it right. We stand behind our placements with a 100% Peace of Mind Guarantee for both Optometry and Ophthalmology positions. If your practice paid us a fee and your new hire failed to start for any reason, we would refund your full placement fee — no runaround, no fine print. In fact, our guarantee would cover situations where the newly hired OD or MD/DO left or was terminated too.

This guarantee is clearly written in our recruitment agreement with you. We are the only agency in the eye world that offers a money back guarantee on placements.

A: We are a full-service Ophthalmology and Optometry recruitment firm. When it comes to eye doctor and eye surgeon searches, we work closely with practices to help them find and hire top-tier MDs/DOs and ODs, including:

• Optometrists (New Grads, Residency Trained ODs, and of course seasoned Optometrists too).
• Cataract Surgeons
• Comprehensive Ophthalmologists
• General Ophthalmologists
• Cornea Surgeons
• Glaucoma Surgeons
• Retina Surgeons & Medical Retina Specialists
• Medical Ophthalmologists
• Refractive Surgeons
• Oculoplastics Ophthalmologists (ASOPRS & 1-Year Fellowship-Trained Plastics Doctors)
• Pediatric Ophthalmologists
• Neuro-Ophthalmologists
• Uveitis Specialists

At the heart of what we do is helping practices find the perfect doctor match for their teams, ensuring the growth and success of both the doctors we place and the practices they join.

A: “Several years ago, we engaged the services of a well-known recruitment company. The company we contracted with was unable to find a doctor for us and we were fortunate to hire an optometrist through our own professional network. We were shocked to learn that we still had to pay the recruitment company a fee. Will OjO Recruitment Agency charge our practice a recruitment fee if we find a doctor on our own?”

Unfortunately, there are contracts like this out there. Some agencies use what’s known in the industry as an Exclusive Recruitment Contract — aka a “Golden Handcuffs Agreement.” These contracts lock your practice into paying a full recruitment fee, even if you hire a doctor entirely on your own. At OjO, we take a very different approach. We do not use exclusive contracts. You’re free to work with other recruitment agencies or consultants or to use your own efforts to sign a great doctor. We only receive a fee if we help you successfully hire a doctor as a result of our work. Our recruitment agreement with you is straightforward and transparent. When you work with us, there are no hidden surprises.

A: Partnering with the right recruitment agency — like OjO — can certainly accelerate your search. However, several aspects of your opportunity greatly influence how quickly we can help you hire the right doctor:

• The reputation of your practice.
• The number of providers in your group.
• Your history with physician turnover.
• The desirability of your geographic location.
• Whether the incoming doctor will be busy immediately or if they’ll need to build and develop their own practice within your organization.
• The personalities and culture of your owners, staff, and leadership.
• How your compensation, bonuses, PTO, and benefits compare to the competition.
• Whether you have an opportunity for the doctor to buy in to the practice.
• Flexibility in scheduling, hours and your call structure.
• A sense of urgency from your team as it pertains to interviewing and hiring; timely Zoom calls, onsite interviews, offers of employment etc.

Each of these aspects of your job or partnership opportunity plays a significant role in attracting and signing top tier ophthalmologists and optometrists. Please know: We move with urgency, but we never prioritize speed over fit. Our primary goal isn’t to help you hire fast — it’s to help you hire well.

A: “How do you find Ophthalmology and Optometry candidates? We have been trying to recruit on our own with no success and need help.”

Optometry and Ophthalmology recruitment is complex. Here are a few of the ways that we find candidates for you.

• Word of mouth referrals from candidates we’ve worked with in the past.
• ODs and MDs / DOs Googling jobs and finding our popular job center.
• Relationships we have with national ophthalmology residency and fellowship programs.
• Relationships we have with national Optometrist schools and OD Residency programs.
• Email campaigns, text alerts and phone calls.
• Candidate inquiries based on our social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, X).
• A deeply rooted national network of ophthalmologist and optometrist relationships, developed over nearly 20 years.

A: “We haven’t hired a new provider in over a decade. We don’t know what constitutes a fair offer in today’s terms and we want to present candidates with great employment agreements. Can you help with that?”

Yes. We can help you. We speak with ophthalmologists and optometrists every day, asking them about what they’re looking for in a great opportunity. While location is a top priority for job-seeking doctors, compensation and contract terms follow closely behind. With our extensive experience in the field, we stay up to date on current market trends pertaining to salaries and bonuses. We also understand the importance of additional offer components like PTO, continuing education reimbursement, relocation assistance, signing bonuses, stipends, productivity bonus structures, and more. If you have a strong candidate and would like to discuss creating a compelling compensation and bonus package, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We love helping practices create outstanding offers, and we’re always excited to connect with others in this great field!

A: “The owner of our solo practice is ready to retire. We need to find a buyer. Can OjO help with that?”

While we’re not medical business brokers and don’t handle the legal and financial details related to the sale of practices, we do offer a valuable way to connect with potential buyers. We can list your opportunity on our website where it will be seen by a nationwide audience of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. We’ll also feature your listing in regional and national email campaigns to help maximize exposure. Unlike traditional brokers who may charge you 6–10% of the sale price, we charge a nominal listing fee and a small commission if we’re successful. The result? You reach more qualified prospects without sacrificing a large portion of your profits. It’s a straightforward, cost-effective way to attract the right buyer and preserve the legacy you’ve built.

A: Absolutely — Optometry recruitment is a core part of what we do for our clients. OjO specializes in recruiting doctors across the eye care spectrum, including Optometrists. Many of the ODs we work with are highly motivated and actively seeking fulfilling, intellectually stimulating roles — especially within OD only and MD/OD group practices that allow them to practice full-scope primary care and medical optometry at a high level. That said, we also work with Optometrists who are drawn to retail or corporate settings or who want to work with hospitals and health care systems. No matter the setting, we match ophthalmology and optometry employers with ODs who have the expertise, experience, training and patient rapport skills your team is searching for.

A: “I’m searching nationally for the best opportunity for me and my family. Why should I choose to work with OjO?”

Doctors like working with OjO because they know that finding a job is easy — but finding the right team, the right opportunity, and the right financial package is not. Finding the ideal position takes a wealth of eye care connections, insight, experience, and expert guidance.

For nearly two decades, OjO has helped Optometrists and Ophthalmologists (including all subspecialties) find positions and partnerships they’re truly excited about. Since our co-founder was once an ophthalmologist in training looking for a career opportunity, we understand firsthand how overwhelming the national job market can be — and how important it is to find a team that aligns with your skills, goals, patient care philosophy and values.

We’re not just another recruitment agency — We’re your career coaches. We’re here to make your job search easier, more educational, more personal and dare I say, enjoyable too! Our guidance is rooted in:

• Strong ethics, expert guidance, and friendly, well-connected recruitment professionals
• Deep experience with contracts, compensation, and career planning
• Trusted national relationships with hiring managers and doctors
• A commitment to helping you find the very best long-term fit
• Confidentiality of our candidates
• No cost to job seekers

Even if you don’t take one of our positions, we still want to be a helpful, free resource for you. We’re happy to serve as a sounding board as you weigh offers, compare opportunities, or review contracts.

A: “I’m a surgeon looking for a new position. I don’t want to jeopardize my current employment. Is my job search confidential?”

Yes — your search is 100% confidential. We understand how important discretion is, especially for physicians exploring new opportunities. We will never share your résumé or any personal information without your permission. Unlike some recruitment firms that broadly distribute candidate information without prior discussion, we take a more respectful, candidate-centered approach. We only present you for positions you’ve expressed interest in after a direct conversation. Our goal is to help you find your ideal opportunity—on your terms and timeline.

A: “I’m an optometrist and I’m trying to narrow my job choices down from three to one. If I’m not working with OjO to find a job, do you still offer help?”

Yes — absolutely.

Even if you’re not working directly with us to find a position, we’re happy to be a free, supportive resource for doctors navigating national career choices.

We routinely help Optometrists and Ophthalmologists become better informed about:

• Current market trends and salary offers
• Productivity and bonus structures
• Employment contracts
• PTO, CME allowances, stipends, sign-on bonuses, relocation packages, malpractice/tail coverage, and more
• The best questions to ask when interviewing for positions

Whether you just need a second opinion or want someone to walk through your offer with you, we’re here to help.

A: “I worked with a recruiter once, but I had a bad experience. He hounded me and I felt very pressured. Are your recruiters like this?”

Absolutely not. We don’t believe in pressure tactics or pushing candidates into roles that aren’t the right fit for them. Our goal is to help you be “Career Wise” – to guide, educate and support you through the entire process with honest insights and thoughtful advice. We offer one on one guidance, helpful resources and a genuine commitment to helping you find a career position or partnership opportunity that excites you and aligns with your short and long-term goals. There are a lot of great reasons that doctors enjoy working with us. We frequently hear from our candidates that they appreciate our “non-salesy”, no pressure approach and we believe you’ll like our approach too.

A: “I’ve never worked with a recruiter before. Will you charge me any fees to work with you?”

No — never.

Whether you’re an Ophthalmologist or an Optometrist, you’ll never pay a fee to work with us. All OjO’s recruitment costs are covered by the organizations we partner with.