Optometrist

National Vision; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in primary eye care seeks an Optometrist to provide comprehensive care and manage a variety of ocular diseases. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive salary potentials, and benefits that support financial wellbeing and career growth, making it an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced ODs.

Benefits

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Employer-provided student loan repayment

Health Savings Account contributions

Paid holidays and personal time off

Annual Continuing Education Symposium

Qualifications

• State licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Experience in managing ocular diseases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary eye care and manage ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and treat conditions like corneal ulcers, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

Skills

Patient Care

Management of Ocular Diseases

Diagnosis of Eye Conditions

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree

Job description

Company Description

At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience their best vision. For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact in the healthcare system. The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and this initial contact can be critical for patients to receive necessary care for serious conditions. We are committed to empowering our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.

We now offer new flexible work schedule packages for optometrists, allowing ODs to choose schedules that suit them best. Examples include weekend flexibility and days off options. Additionally, our practice has new office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings. On select Saturdays, we pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!

Our competitive benefits demonstrate our appreciation for optometrists, ensuring their financial, health, and well-being needs are met.

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
• Earn one thousand dollars per day on select Saturdays
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Optometry license reimbursement
• Employer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve thousand dollars per year) at select offices
• Annual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CE
• Retirement savings programs with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Personal financial wellness and planning services

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Flexible work schedules – choose what works best for you!
• No on-call or late evening hours
• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid holidays and personal time off
• Paid FMLA leave of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and dependent care
• Basic life insurance with options for supplemental coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• And more!

Career and development opportunities are available to you!

Primary care involves more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists often see anterior and posterior segment pathologies. They manage ocular diseases to their comfort level, including but not limited to:

• Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
• Red eye
• Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
• Foreign body removal
• Diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes, and detachments

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited School of Optometry.

State licensed or eligible for licensure in the practicing state (new graduates).

Additional Information

For more information, please visit our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.