Optometrist
Listed compensation
$100K - $150K
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 1,755 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 57% 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k 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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