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Yorkville, Illinois

Optometrist (Brenart Eye Clinic) - Yorkville, IL

Optometrist Above average in OptometryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75 - $85 per hour

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Brenart Eye Clinic, the largest private optometry practice in Illinois, is looking for a high-energy, innovative, caring and motivated full or part-time optometrist with a passion for delivering the highest standard of vision care to patients. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing team player with a positive attitude and the ability to deliver comprehensive general optometry services in collaboration with the optometry team. Located in the outer suburbs of Chicago - one hour to the Loop, this well-established practice (50+ years and counting!) caters to family-oriented communities while remaining accessible to all of the big city’s amenities and recreation venues.

What You’ll Need

  • Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution
  • Current and Valid Optometrist License for the State of Illinois
  • Completion of an Optometry Residency or at least Two Years experience

Demonstrated applied understanding of the general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions.

Possess the ability and enthusiasm to contribute to patient health in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate and care for patients of diverse backgrounds.

  • Exceptional customer service, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality of patient information.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams and take/evaluate measurements using state-of-the-art technology.
  • Diagnose ocular conditions and assist in treatment of ocular disease.
  • Prescribe corrective lenses and/or eye medications as appropriate.
  • Explain eye health, eyewear and prescription terminology to patients.
  • Facilitate outstanding patient services during all interactions.
  • Contribute to the patient care team on an “on-call” basis one night per week and on weekends every 4-6 weeks.
  • Why You’re a Great Fit for Brenart Eye Clinic:

Innovation: You’re always open to new ideas and continuously focus on solutions to provide excellent patient care.

Integrity: You hold yourself accountable for your actions and strive to make the right decisions in all circumstances.

Dedication: You contribute to the growth of your team and organization at all times by sharing important information and new ideas.

Teamwork: You cultivate a positive team environment by respecting and supporting others and striving to enhance team performance.

Ambitious: You’re a doctor who wants to challenge yourself to practice optometry to the fullest extent of your ability.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for a high-earning optometrist to practice optometry without the worry of managing the practice. The administrative and staffing responsibilities of practice management are handled by the management team of this family-owned practice, so you can focus on providing to-quality primary and medical eye care. We reward our optometrists with:

  • A Generous Guaranteed Salary of $75 - $85 per hour based on experience.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Production Bonus
  • Annual Paid CE Courses
  • A collaborative, friendly and team-spirited work environment

As an experienced optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, we look forward to welcoming you to our team. Apply here → www.brenarteye.com/careers/

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular conditions, and assist in the treatment of eye-related diseases. Prescribe corrective lenses and medications while facilitating outstanding patient service within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution and a current, valid Illinois Optometrist License. Candidates must have completed an optometry residency or possess at least two years of professional experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningOcular Disease ManagementPrescribing LensesCommunicationClinical Documentation

Optometry Career Context

VSP Vision holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 65 active listings.

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 ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $166k 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
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401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Optometry

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Yorkville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$364k
Median resident rent
$1,662/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About VSP Vision

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Benefits & Perks

Generous Guaranteed Salary
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Production Bonus
Annual Paid CE Courses
Collaborative Team Environment