Dr. Joy Kerns
Optometrist · Wyoming Va Health Care Center
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Dr. Joy Kerns is a Optometrist, currently affiliated with Wyoming Va Health Care Center, based in Grand Rapids, MI. As a optometrist, Dr. Kerns contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Grand Rapids, MI. They have been with Wyoming Va Health Care Center for 21 years. Dr. Kerns holds academic credentials, including Doctorates and Bachelors, from Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University. Core competencies include Medicine, Treatment, Emr, Contact Lenses, Patient Education. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Grand Rapids, MI healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Joy Kerns is one of them.
- 329 optometrists are based in MI (out of 43,481 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 2 contacts at Wyoming Va Health Care Center are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical optometrist compensation in MI: $89,000 – $165,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of optometrists in MI: Henry Ford Optimeyes (13), Svs Vision (10), Lenscrafters (10).
- 8% of optometrists in MI hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 80% of optometrists in MI have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed October 2026.
Recruiting optometrist
Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Joy Kerns is based in Grand Rapids, MI. They are currently affiliated with Wyoming Va Health Care Center.
Dr. Joy Kerns specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Optometrist.
Dr. Joy Kerns currently works at Wyoming Va Health Care Center. They have been there for 21 years.
Dr. Joy Kerns attended Ferris State University and Grand Valley State University.
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Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
optometrists in MI typically earn $89,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.