Optometrist

National Vision; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus options

Student loan repayment support

License reimbursement

Malpractice insurance included

CE Symposium

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid life insurance

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

National Vision in Forest Park, IL, is seeking a licensed optometrist to join our practice. You will provide full-scope primary eye care with autonomy and a supportive team, focusing on patient outcomes and personalized care.

We offer flexible schedules, leadership opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and CME support through an all-expense-paid CE Symposium. No on-call shifts and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in Illinois.
• Deliver full-scope primary eye care with a cheerful, patient-first approach.
• Flexible schedules and opportunities for leadership growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-scope primary eye care with expert exams and treatment.
• Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention.
• Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertise.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Patient care

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Optometrist (IL)

Job description

Love What You Do — And Where You Do It

We’re reimagining what a career in optometry should look like. Think less burnout, more balance. Less micromanagement, more autonomy. Less routine, more purpose!

At our practice, you’re more than an optometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care.

What you’ll find here:

• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Advanced technology for excellent patient care
• Flexible schedules for better work-life balance
• Leadership and growth opportunities
• A genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your success

Thrive personally and professionally with a team that values what matters most.

Rewarding compensation

• Competitive salary with bonus potential (not tied to sales)
• Sign-on bonus options or student loan repayment support for select locations
• License reimbursement and malpractice insurance included
• Continuing education hours provided annually through our all-expense-paid CE Symposium

A Smarter Way to Work

• No on-call shifts. No late nights. Ever
• Flexible schedules designed around your life and priorities
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits with employer match
• Travel reimbursement that meets policy guidelines

Freedom to Lead, Room to Grow

• Practice with clinical autonomy, supported by a collaborative team
• Step into leadership roles, or develop into them—we’ll back your vision every step of the way

You’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Deliverwarm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatment
• Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
• Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture
• Freedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease
• Opportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertise

Licensed (or eligible) to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practice

For more information, please visit the 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, and other legally protected characteristics.