Medical Optometrist opening with OD/MD practice
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com.
Medical Optometrist
Quantum Vision Centers – Maryville, IL
Quantum Vision Centers is seeking a Medical Optometrist to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology team, primarily based in Maryville, with a rotating schedule in our Granite City, Swansea, Belleville and Godfrey offices.
This is a highly medical role (approximately 85%), focused on post-operative care, diabetic management, stable glaucoma, and co-management alongside our surgical team. Some routine care included, but the position is predominantly medical.
Practice Highlights
- 9 MDs & 4 ODs across multiple locations
- Subspecialties: Retina, Cornea, Cataract, Oculoplastics
- Fully equipped medical offices (Visual Fields, Optos, Fundus Photography etc....)
- Strong surgical referral base
- Tech support provided; scribe support as volume builds
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Rotating Saturdays (1 per month, half day)
Residency training preferred; must be comfortable managing stable glaucoma. Strong new graduates encouraged to apply.
Why Join Quantum Vision Centers?
This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist who wants to practice at the top of their license in a surgical, medically driven environment while maintaining a balanced schedule.
With strong MD collaboration and internal referrals, you will have the structure and support to build volume quickly and grow professionally.
Quantum Vision Centers is part of EyeCare Partners, offering competitive compensation, productivity bonus, full benefits, CME, malpractice coverage, and state-of-the-art technology.
For More Information, Contact
Caitlin Covey
Physician Recruiting Director caitlincovey@eyecare-partners.com
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will provide medical eye care, focusing on post-operative management, diabetic care, and stable glaucoma treatment. The role involves working within a multi-specialty team to co-manage patients alongside ophthalmologists.
Requirements
Candidates must be comfortable managing stable glaucoma and are expected to work across multiple office locations. Residency training is preferred, though strong new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In Illinois, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$142k (52 salary observations; 167 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (731 salary observations; 4,256 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 1,905 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $145k (middle half $138k–$166k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $142k median in Illinois | $152k nationally (−6%)52 state / 731 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Illinois | 65 active | 1,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Optometry pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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