Optometrist

National Vision, Inc.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider seeks a Doctor of Optometry to deliver essential eye care services. This position offers competitive compensation including up to $1000 per day on select Saturdays, professional liability coverage, and additional part-time benefits that prioritize the welfare of our optometrists.

Benefits

Professional liability insurance coverage

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Financial wellness and planning services

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Flexible office hours

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Optometry Degree from an accredited school.
• State licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Manage and diagnose ocular diseases.
• Treat conditions such as corneal ulcers and diabetic retinopathy.
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations.

Skills

Patient Care

Ocular Disease Management

Diagnosis Skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD)

Job description

Our Doctors of Optometry are making a difference by providing life-enhancing and even life-saving eye care to patients who otherwise may not receive it.

Primary care is more than prescribing contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists report seeing a high amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their practices. They manage ocular disease to their comfort level, including but not limited to:

• Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
• Red eye
• Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
• Removal of foreign bodies
• Diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal detachments

Preferred Qualifications

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

State Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry (New Graduates) in the state in which you will be practicing.

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, and other legally protected characteristics.

At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeguarding their patient’s ability to experience his or her best vision. For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of contact into the healthcare system. The eyes can offer a window into overall health, and thus this first touch point can be critical for patients getting the care they need for serious conditions. We don’t take that responsibility lightly, which is why we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of care.

We now offer NEW office hours several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the evenings. Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one thousand dollars per day!

We offer competitive part-time benefits that demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are met.

• Competitive pay and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand dollars per year)
• Earn one thousand dollars per day on select Saturdays
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Retirement savings programs with employer match
• Personal financial wellness and planning services