Optometrist
Listed compensation
$100K - $150K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- 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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$150k | Optometry median $149k (middle half $145k–$166k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Illinois | 61 active | 1,995 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 65% no call · 47% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 497 in the last 30 days | 459 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 Care | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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