Optometrist (Perez Eye Care) - Chicago, IL

Eyefinity, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their vibrant team in Downtown Chicago. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive optometric services, including eye exams and contact lens fittings, while working with advanced technology. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, service-oriented, and eager to contribute to a community-focused practice. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a team of professionals dedicated to exceptional patient care. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of optometry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

One pair of glasses or year supply of contacts

Potential future practice partnership

Qualifications

• Must have an Optometry license in Illinois and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide comprehensive eye exams and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provide optometric services to patients of all ages, performing eye exams and fittings.
• Promote good eye health through education and recommend vision-enhancing products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion for Patient Health

Education

Optometry License in Illinois

Tools

OCT

Auto/k

Topographer

Visual Fields Equipment

Job description

Optometrist (Perez Eye Care) - Chicago, IL

Apply remote type Onsite locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-7814 Located in the heart of Downtown Chicago, Perez Eye Care has an excellent long-term opportunity available for the right Optometrist. If you're a compassionate professional that can deliver exceptional patient care through all interactions and enjoy the hustle and bustle of a vibrant city, Perez Eye Care is where you want to be.

Why join us?

For over 20 years, Perez Eye Care has provided full-scope optometry to Chicago and surrounding communities. The staff of 15 professionals work seamlessly to deliver comprehensive services and unique and diverse experiences from beginning to end. In addition to full-service primary eye care, the bilingual team of doctors offers specialties in ocular disease, glaucoma, low vision, pediatrics, cornea and contact lenses, vision training, and co-management for corrective eye surgery.

What you'll do:

As the newest Optometrist on the team, you'll work 30 to 35 hours per week providing optometric services to patients of all ages and visual and medical diagnoses. You'll perform comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings, recommend vision-enhancing products, and promote good eye health through patient education. The practice flow consists of 20 patients daily. You'll have access to advanced technology, including OCT, Auto/k, topographer, and visual fields. An Optometric Technician is available for patient pre-testing, enabling you to provide the highest level of care possible.

Who we're seeking:

A well-rounded Optometrist who is a team player and can deliver top-notch patient care is a perfect fit. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Optometry license in the state of Illinois

Perez Eye Care is offering the following:

• Competitive base pay
• Health benefits for full-time Optometrist
• Paid time off
• One pair of glasses or year supply of contacts after six months of employment
• Potential future practice partnership or ownership opportunity

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.

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.