Optometrist

National Vision, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in eye care is seeking a part-time Optometrist in Rockford, IL. This role involves diagnosing and managing ocular diseases, with a focus on providing high-quality eye care services. The position offers competitive pay, perks such as professional liability insurance, and bonuses for weekend work, highlighting the company’s commitment to valuing optometrists.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus potential

Professional liability insurance coverage

Retirement savings programs with employer match

Financial wellness and planning services

Qualifications

• State Licensed or will be licensed to practice Optometry.
• Able to manage anterior and posterior segment pathology.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocular diseases and primary eye care.
• Diagnose and treat serious eye conditions.
• Provide life-enhancing and life-saving eye care.

Skills

Treating corneal ulcers

Managing ocular diseases

Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy

Diagnosis of glaucoma

Removal of foreign bodies

Diagnosing macular disease

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.

6055 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

Type:

Part-time

Job Responsibilities

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