Optometrist - Rockford/Belvedere, Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Optometrist to join a thriving primary care practice in Evansville, IN . This unique role encourages and supports doctors to practice medically and specialize their practice if desired, offering the professional freedom to shape your clinical path within a growing company.

This opportunity is based in Evansville, Indiana , the third-largest city in the state and the commercial hub of Southwest Indiana. Known as "River City," Evansville offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living and a wealth of amenities. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, the beautiful riverfront, and cultural landmarks like the Mesker Park Zoo and the Ford Center. With excellent school systems and a strong sense of community, Evansville provides the perfect balance of metropolitan opportunity and Midwestern hospitality.

Our practice group is a leader in primary care, committed to a model that empowers doctors to practice as they see fit. We believe that providers should be free to focus on exemplary patient care, which is why we provide comprehensive ancillary business support—including billing and patient pre-screening.

The practice environment is energetic and supportive, designed for a clinician who wants to manage a diverse patient base from pediatrics to geriatrics. By removing administrative burdens, we ensure you have the infrastructure needed to focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes in a stable and respected practice.

• Providing full-scope primary care optometry to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Practicing medically with the support to specialize your practice based on your clinical interests.
• Utilizing modern technology and a supportive staff to deliver personalized eye care.
• Focusing on clinical excellence while utilizing provided patient pre-screening and technical support.
• Contributing to a practice culture that values professional autonomy, growth, and teamwork.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in Indiana .
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for medical-based optometry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with an experienced support staff.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, patient-focused primary care environment.

• Total Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 base salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Financial Incentives: Retention bonus and an incentive compensation plan.
• Student Support: Student loan reimbursement programs.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and a retirement plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Growth: CE reimbursement and a supportive environment for specialization.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.