Optometrist

Park Family Eye Care; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Family Eye Care in North Aurora, IL is seeking a full-time Optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage conditions, and co-manage surgical cases when appropriate.

You will review patient histories, perform refractions and ocular health evaluations, interpret tests, and educate patients on treatment and prevention. Collaboration with staff ensures efficient, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• D.O. degree from an accredited program and IL license or eligibility.
• Strong skills in comprehensive eye exams, refraction, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests (OCT, visual fields, retinal imaging) and apply results to care plans.
• Excellent communication to explain diagnoses and options to patients.
• Commitment to patient-centered care with empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborative approach with technicians, front office, and optical staff.
• Detail-oriented documentation, privacy, and infection control compliance.
• Willingness to participate in practice development and community outreach.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in myopia management including scleral lenses and ortho-k in addition to atropine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye exams and manage ocular diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Co-manage surgical cases when appropriate.
• Review patient histories and perform refractions and ocular health evaluations.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and educate patients on treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clinical and optical staff to ensure efficient workflow.
• Document findings in the practice records system.
• Uphold high standards of clinical quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

OD degree

IL license

Eye exam proficiency

Refraction

Contact lens fitting

OCT interpretation

Visual fields

Retinal imaging

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Myopia management

Scleral lenses

Ortho-K

Atropine therapy

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Job description

Company Description

Park Family Eye Care is a community-focused medical eye care practice located at 9 S Lincolnway in North Aurora, IL. The practice provides comprehensive optometric services to patients of all ages, emphasizing high-quality clinical care and a welcoming environment. Team members work closely together to deliver personalized vision care, including routine exams and management of ocular conditions. The practice is rooted in the local community, offering convenient, patient-centered services for individuals and families in North Aurora and surrounding areas.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Optometrist role based in North Aurora, IL. The Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular diseases, prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, and co-manage surgical cases when appropriate. Daily responsibilities include reviewing patient histories, performing refractions and ocular health evaluations, interpreting diagnostic tests, and educating patients on treatment plans and preventive eye care. The role also involves collaborating with other clinical and optical staff, documenting findings in the practice’s records system, and supporting an efficient, patient-centered workflow. The Optometrist is expected to maintain high standards of clinical quality, uphold regulatory and ethical guidelines, and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution and current, or eligible, optometry license in the state of Illinois.
• Strong clinical skills in comprehensive eye exams, refraction, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of common ocular conditions.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., OCT, visual fields, retinal imaging) and integrate findings into treatment plans.
• Effective communication skills for explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care to patients in clear, accessible language.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, including empathy, professionalism, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfort working in a collaborative clinical environment with technicians, front office, and optical staff to support smooth clinic operations.
• Attention to detail and reliability in documentation, charting, and adherence to regulatory, privacy, and infection control standards.
• Willingness to participate in practice development activities, such as patient education, community outreach, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in private practice or medical optometry settings is beneficial but not required; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in myopia management including sclerals and ortho K besides Atropine treatment.