Optometrist

About Us

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 Opportunity

• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Part-time (2-3 days per week)

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. You will have the flexibility to determine what days you would like to work.

About the Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive low vision exams
• Participation in Seeing is Believing children’s program during academic year and perform pediatric low vision exams
• Educate patients on their diagnosis
• Prescribe corrective lenses and low vision tools to aide the patient in achieving their goals
• Work with occupational therapy and access technology specialists
• Communicate with referring optometrists or ophthalmologists
• Complete requested reports (Vision Specialist Report, school or work accommodation, etc)
• An average day, you will see 4-6 patients

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 (Seeing is Believing Children’s Outreach Program)

About the Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Salary commensurate with experience

401(k) for part-time and full-time employees

Health and dental benefits (full-time employees)

501(c)(3) qualifying for PSLF (full-time employees)

Part-time prorated benefits as follows:

• Sick days
• Vacation
• Holidays on an adjusted basis, as long as the holiday falls on a normal employee’s scheduled workday

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person