Optometrist

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation and Benefits

501 (c)3 qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Salary commensurate with experience
401(k) Matching
Medical and Dental Health Benefits
Paid Licensure and Malpractice Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance Benefits
Paid time off

Full job description

About Spectrios Institute for Low Vision

Join a low vision rehabilitation non-profit that is nationally recognized for changing the lives of people with vision loss. We provide a team approach to help patients meet their individual goals. When other doctors say nothing else can be done, we get started.

About the Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive low vision exams
• Participation in Seeing Is Believing children's programing during the academic year and perform low vision exams
• Collaborate with in-house occupational therapist and access technology specialists campaigns
• Educate patients on their diagnosis and visual potential
• Prescribe corrective lenses and low vision tools to aide the patient in achieving their goals
• Communicate with referring optometrists and ophthalmologists
• On average, you will see 4-6 patients per day
• Partner with the development team to advance our non-profit mission through fundraising and donor stewardship

Why You Will Love Working at Spectrios Institute for Low Vision

• Technology: Eidon AF TrueColor confocal scanner, Octopus 900 perimeter, traditional Goldmann perimeter, and more
• Opportunity: You will be able to gain experience with comprehensive low vision exams, working alongside a team with extensive experience in an established highly regarded practice.
• Team: Join a team that is excited and passionate about the work – we make a measurable impact on the daily lives of our patients.
• Hours: No Weekends, evenings or being on calls. Office hours are 8:30-5:00.

About the Requirements

• Low vision residency training preferred, but we will strongly consider residency training in ocular disease or experience working with low vision. New grads with a strong interest in low vision are also welcome to apply
• Valid Illinois state license to practice optometry
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in the treatment of low vision
• Some travel during academic year:1-2 times a week within the greater Chicagoland area, and 1-2 times per year to central, IL

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan