Optometrist (Big City Optical) - North Shore, IL

Eyefinity, Inc.; 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

Big City Optical is seeking a full-time Optometrist in Chicago's North Shore locations. This role offers access to advanced diagnostic technology and encourages comprehensive eye care practice. The candidate must possess an Illinois optometry license and have strong clinical and communication skills. Benefits include competitive base pay ranging from $135k to $155k, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, malpractice insurance coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Join us to leverage your skills in a top-performing practice.

Qualifications

• Optometry license in the state of Illinois.
• Strong patient communication skills.
• Commitment to patient outcomes.

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.

Skills

Optometry license in Illinois

Excellent clinical skills

Patient communication skills

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. 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. Apply to join Big City Optical today!****Special Notice** This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.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. 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VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.As the only not-for-profit eye health company in the U.S., we offer flexible doctor positions in five different settings, allowing you to build a rewarding career in eye care. Find the perfect fit, enabling you to improve people’s lives through better vision. With nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, we’re driven by compassion, care, and a shared mission to ensure everyone has access to quality vision care.