Optometrist (Dr. Becherer and Associates) - Belleville, IL

VSP Vision; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Malpractice insurance coverage

Paid licensure fees

Job summary

A local Optometry practice near St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking an Optometrist to provide patient-focused care in a friendly environment. Enjoy a long-term position with flexible part-time or full-time hours and advanced technologies at your disposal. Ideal candidates should be Illinois licensed optometrists with a strong commitment to patient care and an interest in contact lens advancements. This position offers competitive compensation, a supportive team, and access to cutting-edge optical equipment.

Qualifications

• You are a highly motivated Optometrist.
• You have a strong commitment to patient-focused care.
• You must be an Illinois licensed optometrist.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in a clinical setting.
• Work 20–40 hours per week and see 15–20 patients daily.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Time management

Interest in new technologies

Education

Illinois licensed optometrist

Tools

Zeiss Clarus Fundus

Zeiss Cirrus OCT

OCT-A

Konan Specular Microscope

Topcon Corneal Analyzer

ICARE Tonometer

IPL

Optikam

Job description

Optometrist (Dr. Becherer and Associates) – Belleville, IL

An immediate opening awaits at Dr. Becherer and Associates in Belleville, Illinois, conveniently located near St. Louis, Missouri. This unique opportunity is open to new graduates and experienced Optometrists seeking a long‑term position in a practice that embraces cutting‑edge contact‑lens technologies and innovations. Flexible part‑time or full‑time hours are available.

Why Join Us?

Established in 1920, Dr. Becherer and Associates is a third‑generation family‑owned practice with a proud legacy of preserving eye health for generations. The patient‑focused practice offers comprehensive routine care, contact‑lens fitting, medical eye care and non‑surgical vision care, and is renowned for fitting difficult contact lenses and holding patents for multifocal lenses. With two certified opticians on staff, you will join a highly skilled, supportive team dedicated to advanced eye care.

The Practice is Offering the Following

• Competitive compensation with a production bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Paid licensure fees

What You’ll Do

In this fast‑paced clinical setting, you will provide exceptional patient care, working 20–40 hours per week and seeing approximately 15–20 patients daily. You will have access to an impressive array of advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including Zeiss Clarus Fundus, Zeiss Cirrus OCT, OCT‑A, Virtual Vision, Konan Specular Microscope, Topcon Corneal Analyzer, ICARE Tonometer, IPL, and Optikam. A dedicated team of 10 employees will support you, allowing you to focus on delivering the highest standard of care.

Who You Are

You are a highly motivated Optometrist with a strong commitment to patient‑focused care and excellent time management skills. You have a keen interest in new technologies and contact‑lens advancements and are eager to support the practice’s long‑term growth and exploration of the latest innovations.

Why You’ll Love Belleville

Belleville offers a charming blend of historic character and modern convenience. The city features a friendly, close‑knit community, affordable housing, beautiful architecture, a vibrant downtown with local shops and restaurants, ample parks, and recreational opportunities. Its strategic location provides easy access to St. Louis, Missouri, just a short drive away, allowing you to enjoy all the amenities of a central metropolitan area while returning to a welcoming community.

Required Qualifications

• Illinois licensed optometrist

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 are solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

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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.

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