Optometrist (Primary Eye Care Associates) - Chicago, IL

VSP Vision•Rancho Cordova, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Eye Care Associates in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking an ambitious Optometrist who is excited to grow within a performance-based practice environment and be rewarded for their impact. While the practice offers a competitive base salary and benefits, this opportunity is designed for a motivated provider who wants to be treated like a true partner, contribute to the continued success of the practice, and benefit from uncapped earning potential that can help support both professional goals and personal financial priorities, including student loan repayment. Established in 1996, Primary Eye Care Associates is a thriving, patient-centered practice dedicated to providing state-of-the-art eye care in a warm and welcoming environment where patients’ needs come first. The practice offers a broad range of advanced clinical services, including scleral lens and keratoconus care, glaucoma and AMD retina management, dry eye treatments, myopia management, neuro lens, vision therapy, low vision care, surgical co-management, and continuing education opportunities for local ODs. With a 5,000-square-foot clinic, five exam lanes, two floors of eyewear gallery space, technician-driven exams, ongoing training, and a daily patient volume of approximately 25 to 30 patients, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice focused on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, faster eyewear turnaround, and expanded access for the community.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree.
Strong commitment to providing exceptional eye care and improving the vision health of the community.
Confident in the treatment and management of ocular disease, including retina care.
Comfortable caring for a diverse patient population with a wide range of visual needs and age groups.
Enthusiastic about staying current with advancements in optometry.
Ability to develop personalized treatment plans.
Ability to work collaboratively with opticians, technicians, and administrative staff to deliver seamless patient care, support a positive team culture, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the practice.
Optometry license in Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience.
Multilingual abilities.
Strong computer and social media skills.
Public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye health and vision examinations for a diverse patient population.
Support the management and continued growth of the eye care team.
Work with advanced technology, including autophoropters, Optos, MPOD testing, digital slit lamp photography, LLLT, LipiFlow, Rinsada, BlephEx, OCT, virtual visual field, virtual Neurolens, axial length measurement, an on-site lab, and virtual frame try-on tools.
Collaborate with drug, equipment, and contact lens representatives.
Participate in education and training.
Help develop systems that improve patient triage and team efficiency.
Support outreach to local optical and medical clinics.
Contribute to social media and marketing efforts.