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Pavletic Eye Care
La Grange, Illinois

Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$80/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed Optometrist to join our team! As an Optometrist on the team, you will be meeting with new and existing patients, reviewing their assessment results, and talking to them to learn about their current concerns and issues.

You will also perform a comprehensive eye exam to detect any abnormalities, prescribe and fit the appropriate lenses, and diagnose eye conditions. The ideal candidate stays up to date on the latest advancements in optometry, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and works well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with new and existing patients to determine their concerns and needs
  • Conduct a comprehensive eye exam to address all issues and find any defects or abnormalities
  • Prescribe and fit the appropriate lenses
  • Diagnose minor and major issues, including issues such as glaucoma and cataracts

Work closely with the rest of the office team, as well as outside medical providers, to deliver an exceptional patient experience

Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited school
  • A valid state license to practice optometry
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent listening skills
  • Familiarity with electric medical records systems
  • The ability to work well independently, as well as within a team environment

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentEye examsLens fittingDiagnosisElectronic medical recordsTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at Pavletic Eye Care a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 2,003 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Pavletic Eye Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 43 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 25% in optometryranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$166kOptometry median $136k (middle half $130k–$166k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$151k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Illinois61 active1,995 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 65% no call · 47% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings497 in the last 30 days459 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Pavletic Eye Caresilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,003 Optometry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
4
<$165k
2
$165k-180k
0
$180k-195k
1
$196k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
5
7-8
2
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Optometrist, Float

VSP Ventures · San Jose, California

$121k-$196k
#2

Optometrist

Visionworks · Tucson, Arizona

$130k-$170k
#3

Optometrist

$130k-$165k
#4

Optometrist, FT (PC) - Short Pump

$133k-$164k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.1
Better work-life than 80% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement

Living in La Grange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k
Typical market rent
$2,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.