Optometrist - Chicago IL (Streeterville)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a Board-Certified Optometrist to join their team in Chicago. This role emphasizes a patient-first approach, offering a supportive environment where wellness and work-life balance are prioritized. The position comes with competitive benefits, including a continuing medical education allowance and administrative support, allowing you to focus on practicing medicine. With access to mentorship and opportunities for teaching and research, this is a chance to enhance your career while making a meaningful impact on diverse communities. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving healthcare outcomes.

Benefits

Continuing Medical Education Allowance

Paid Time Off

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

• Seeking a Board-Certified Optometrist with contact lens fitting experience.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care with a focus on contact lens fitting.
• Mentorship and growth opportunities available for professional development.

Skills

Contact Lens Fitting

Patient Care

Medical Education

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Board Certification

Job description

Optometrist - Chicago IL (Streeterville)

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Board-Certified Optometrist, with specialty contact lens fitting experience, to join our team at the Lavin Pavilion, located in the Streeterville Community of Chicago, IL.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to Northwestern Medicine’s Patients First mission. This commitment is demonstrated through partnerships with local organizations that share our vision for a healthier Chicagoland. Our participation with these organizations goes well beyond world class medical care and research by providing resources – funding and people – to support education pipelines and strengthen Chicago’s communities. We have also been awarded the designation of “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.

Competitive Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine.

Beyond Patient Care

At Northwestern Medicine, our patients-first approach is what sets us apart and better patient outcomes start with healthy physicians. This is why we are firmly committed to physician wellness and work-life balance. You will enjoy a stable schedule and healthy ratios of clinical support staff.

Growth Opportunities

Northwestern Medicine is built on a culture of physician leadership and involvement. This includes mentorship, so you can expand your professional growth and development. If you are looking to enhance your career with opportunities beyond patient care, you may also have access to educational, teaching, and research opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Join the Quest for Better

Joining Northwestern Medicine means you can impact the future of medicine and make a difference for a diverse group of patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care