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Pavletic Eye Care
La Grange, Illinois

Optometrist

Optometrist Top 25% in OptometryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$80/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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 1,755 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Optometry Career Context

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
79%
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Optometry

Living in La Grange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$599k
Typical market rent
$2,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Benefits & Perks

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