Optometrist (Big City Optical) - North Shore, IL

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking a full-time Optometrist for its North Shore locations in Chicago, Illinois. This role allows you to practice full-scope optometry using advanced diagnostic technology while caring for a diverse patient population. The position offers a competitive base pay of $135k to $155k, along with medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with 10% match, and a continuing education stipend. Ideal candidates should possess an Illinois Optometry license and demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Qualifications

• License as an Optometrist in Illinois.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills.
• Compassionate approach to patient health and safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Patient-focused with a commitment to strong outcomes

Education

Optometry license in the state of Illinois

Job description

Big City Optical has an exciting new opportunity as a full-time Optometrist at our North Shore locations!

Why You Should Apply

Big City Optical is the fastest growing private practice in the Chicagoland area and recently named a 2023 Top 50 Optical Retailer by Vision Monday. This role offers access to advanced diagnostic technology—including digital exam lanes with meibography, topography, OCT, anterior segment photography, fundus photography, pachymetry, and VR visual fields—to practice full‑scope optometry at the top of your license.

About the Full‑Time Opening

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skill set, care for a diverse patient population, and work alongside talented professionals. To be successful, you should demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication, interpersonal skills, compassion for patient health and safety, and a willingness to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care.

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

Benefits

• 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

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.