Optometrist - Rockford/Belvedere, Illinois

Hëda; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Hëda in Evansville, Indiana seeks a full-time Optometrist to provide full-scope primary care optometry for diverse patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with clinical autonomy.

You will work with a collaborative team, use modern technology, and benefit from support services that reduce administrative burden, including a retention bonus, student loan reimbursement, health coverage, a retirement plan, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited optometry school is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Indiana.
• Strong clinical skills with a focus on medical-based optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a support staff.
• Thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope primary care optometry to a diverse patient base from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Practice medically with potential to specialize based on clinical interests.
• Utilize modern technology and a supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care.
• Focus on clinical excellence while leveraging patient pre-screening and technical support.
• Contribute to a culture that values autonomy, growth, and teamwork.

Skills

Medical-based optometry

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Clinical autonomy

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Optometrist

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join a thriving primary care practice in Evansville, IN. This unique role encourages and supports doctors to practice medically and specialize their practice if desired, offering the professional freedom to shape your clinical path within a growing company.

Location

This opportunity is based in Evansville, Indiana, the third-largest city in the state and the commercial hub of Southwest Indiana. Known as "River City," Evansville offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living and a wealth of amenities. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, the beautiful riverfront, and cultural landmarks like the Mesker Park Zoo and the Ford Center. With excellent school systems and a strong sense of community, Evansville provides the perfect balance of metropolitan opportunity and Midwestern hospitality.

Organization Overview

Our practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that empowers doctors to practice as they see fit. We believe that providers should be free to focus on exemplary patient care, which is why we provide comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing and patient pre-screening.

The practice environment is energetic and supportive, designed for a clinician who wants to manage a diverse patient base from pediatrics to geriatrics. By removing administrative burdens, we ensure you have the infrastructure needed to focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes in a stable and respected practice.

What You'll Be Working On

• Providing full-scope primary care optometry to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Practicing medically with the support to specialize your practice based on your clinical interests.
• Utilizing modern technology and a supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care.
• Focusing on clinical excellence while utilizing provided patient pre-screening and technical support.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values professional autonomy, growth, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Indiana.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for medical-based optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment.

What's In It For You

• Total Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Financial Incentives: Retention bonus and an incentive compensation plan.
• Student Support: Student loan reimbursement programs.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and a retirement plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Growth: CE reimbursement and a supportive environment for specialization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.