Optometrist

National Vision Inc.; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

License reimbursement

Continuing education hours

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

National Vision Inc. seeks optometrists to join our patient-first clinics in Illinois. You will deliver full-scope primary eye care with a cheerful team and modern technology, focusing on personalized patient care and professional autonomy.

We offer competitive compensation with a sign-on bonus, loan repayment options, license reimbursement, CE opportunities, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement match. Practice leadership and growth are supported.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Optometry in the state where you’ll practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-scope primary eye care with a cheerful team and dedicated support.
• Educate and empower patients on eye health and prevention.
• Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first culture.
• Provide care aligned with your interests, including contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular disease.

Skills

Licensed Optometrist

Education

OD degree / Optometry license

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!

Company 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. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first.

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

Job Description

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

• Deliver warm, 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.