Optometrist
Listed compensation
$129k-$144k
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- ptometrist who wants to earn additional income while enjoying maximum flexibility. Whether you’re balancing another role, family life, or easing into retirement, this position lets you choose when — and how — you work. At our practice, you’re more than an o
- ptometrist — you’re a trusted partner in eye care. We’ve built an environment where compassion, innovation, and your well-being come first. What you’ll find here: Supportive, collaborative cultureAdvanced technology for excellent patient careFlexible schedules for better work-life balance
- Leadership and growth opportunitiesA genuine focus on you — your goals, your life, your successRewarding compensationCompetitive daily rate, with bonus potential (not tied to sales)Malpractice coverage and retirement benefits with employer matchPaid sick time and personal financial wellness and planning servicesA Smarter Way to WorkNo on-call shifts. No late nights. EverFlexible schedules designed around your life and prioritiesTravel reimbursement that meets policy guidelinesJob DescriptionYou’ll deliver full-scope primary eye care with the support of a dedicated, cheerful team that allows you to focus on what you do best: providing excellent, personalized patient care. Here’s what you can expect: Deliver warm, high-quality care through expert exams and treatmentEducate and empower patients on eye health and prevention
- Lead with compassion and build a positive, patient-first cultureFreedom to practice at your comfort level, whether your interests include contact lenses, myopia management, or ocular diseaseOpportunities for professional growth as you expand your expertiseQualifications
- ptometry in the state where you’ll practiceAdditional InformationFor more information, please visit the website.
- ability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Salary Range: $495.00 - $552.00 per day
Compensation: USD 495.00 - USD 552.00 - daily
Key Responsibilities
Deliver full-scope primary eye care, including expert exams and treatments, while educating patients on eye health. Lead a patient-first culture and provide personalized care in areas such as myopia management and ocular disease.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed or eligible to practice Optometry in the state of practice. The role requires a personable approach and the ability to provide high-quality clinical care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at National Vision a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,645 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Optometry Career Context
National Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 89 active listings.
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.6% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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