Optometrist (Big City Optical) - Downtown Chicago, IL

VSP Vision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Malpractice Insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing Education stipend

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Big City Optical is seeking a full-time floating Optometrist to serve Downtown Chicago store locations. You will provide comprehensive eye care, utilize advanced diagnostic technology, and educate patients on ocular health and specialty services in a fast-paced, patient-focused practice.

You’ll collaborate with skilled technicians and opticians, maintain electronic health records, and contribute to growth as the practice expands across the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of Illinois.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Patient-focused with a commitment to strong outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
• Provide comprehensive eye care (medical and routine) to patients of all ages
• Educate patients on their visual and medical conditions
• Make recommendations on vision and eye health enhancing solutions
• Work with a support team of professional technicians and opticians
• Complete electronic health records
• Work in a team-based environment

Skills

Excellent clinical and communication

Job description

Big City Optical has an exciting new opportunity as a full-time floating Optometrist amongst their Downtown Chicago store locations!

Why You Should Apply

Big City Optical is the fastest growing private practice in the Chicagoland area. Recently named a 2023 Top 50 Optical Retailer by Vision Monday, we encourage career growth while leveraging internal expertise and partners in the industry.

In this role, you will have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including digital exam lanes with meibography, topography, OCT, anterior segment photography, fundus photography, pachymetry, and VR visual fields to examine all your patients while practicing full scope optometry at the top of your license.

At Big City Optical, we believe that an annual eye exam is the first step towards your patient achieving their best vision and eye health. Our Optometrists are at the center of this journey and are encouraged to educate patients on specialty services, such as dry eye, myopia control, and surgical co-management. We strive to achieve best-in-class service by maintaining a focus on patients with their unique vision needs.

About The Full-Time Opening

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skillset, care for a diverse population of patients, and work alongside talented professionals. Big City Optical is the fastest-growing private optometry company in Chicago and plans to open additional locations across the US. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage patient care with state-of-the‑art diagnostic equipment
• Provide comprehensive eye care (medical and routine) to patients of all ages
• Educate patients on their visual and medical conditions
• Make recommendations on vision and eye health enhancing solutions
• Work with a support team of professional technicians and opticians
• Complete electronic health records
• Work in a team‑based environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of Illinois
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Patient‑focused with a commitment to strong outcomes

As an employee of the practice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive Base Pay of $135k to $155k
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off: starting with 3 weeks
• Malpractice Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) with 10% Company Match
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Monthly Incentives

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.