Optometrist
Company: National Vision
Location: Calumet City
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCompany DescriptionAt our practice, we believe
that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and
safeguarding their patient's ability to experience his or her best
vision. For many people, an optometrist is also the first point of
contact into the healthcare system. The eyes can offer a window
into overall health, and thus this first touch point can be
critical for patients getting the care they need for serious
conditions. We don't take that responsibility lightly, which is why
we empower our optometrists to provide the highest quality of
care.We now offer NEW flexible work schedule packages for
optometrists and empower ODs to choose the work schedule that works
best for them. Examples include weekend flexibility and days off
options. In addition, our practice also has new office hours
several days per week, giving optometrists more free time in the
evenings. Plus, on select Saturdays, we now pay a base rate of one
thousand dollars per day!We offer competitive benefits that
demonstrate how much we value optometrists, ensuring that the
financial, health, and well-being needs of doctors are
met.Financial Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus potential (up to thirty thousand
dollars per year)
- Earn one thousand dollars per day on select Saturdays
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Optometry license reimbursement
- Employer-provided student loan repayment program (up to twelve
thousand dollars per year) at select offices
- Annual Continuing Education Symposium with industry experts and
up to 22 hours of COPE-approved CE
- Retirement savings programs with employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Personal financial wellness and planning servicesHealth &
Wellness Benefits
- Flexible work schedules – pick the option that works best for
you!
- No on-call or late evening hours
- Medical and dental coverage
- Paid holidays and personal time off
- Paid FMLA leave of absence
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including medical and
dependent care
- Basic life insurance with supplemental life insurance
options
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- And more!Plus, there are career and development paths available
to you!Job DescriptionPrimary care is more than prescribing
contacts and eyeglasses. Our optometrists report seeing a high
amount of anterior and posterior segment pathology in their
practices. They manage ocular disease to their comfort level,
including but not limited to:
- Treating corneal ulcers and uveitis
- Red eye
- Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
- Removal of foreign bodies
- Diagnosing macular disease, retinal holes and retinal
detachmentsQualificationsDoctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an
Accredited School of OptometryState Licensed or will be licensed to
practice Optometry (New Graduates) in the state in which you will
be practicing.Additional InformationFor more information, please
visit our website.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, and other legally
protected characteristics.
Keywords: National Vision, Chicago , Optometrist, Healthcare , Calumet City, Illinois
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