Southwestern Eye Care, located 45 minutes from St. Louis in Brighton, Illinois, is seeking a talented and dedicated full-time or part-time Optometrist to join the team. Come and embrace the beauty of this small-town community while delivering exceptional eye care and making a positive impact on the lives of patients in a truly remarkable setting.

Why join us?

Southwestern Eye Care is committed to delivering exceptional personalized care where patients are valued as individuals, not just numbers. The practice prides itself on building strong patient relationships while offering the latest advancements in eye care. The team of dynamic professionals contribute to state-of-the art medical eyecare, with a focus on expanding scleral lens fittings and dry eye therapies. Working in a small town provides the unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit community while encountering a diverse range of eye conditions, making Southwestern Eye Care a fulfilling place for professional growth.  

What you'll do:
Ensuring individualized and personalized care to deliver the best vision possible, you'll conduct comprehensive eye examinations. With access to advanced tools such as Fundus photography, OCT, pachymetry, topography, you'll have the necessary resources to diagnose and manage various eye conditions effectively. The practice also has an in-house edger and finishes their own optical products. Working closely with a dedicated team of 12 friendly and highly skilled employees, you'll experience a supportive work environment where everyone strives to make your day as seamless as possible. This position can be part-time or it can be full-time with a potential buy in opportunity (very flexible).

Who you are:

You're a highly skilled and dedicated Optometrist passionate about providing the best possible care to each and every patient. As an integral part of the team, you'll directly impact the practice by supporting business goals and exceeding patient expectations. You'll demonstrate your expertise by conducting vision and medical exams promptly while ensuring a seamless and efficient patient experience. Proficiency in medical and refraction skills is essential, with additional expertise in scleral lens fitting and amniotic membrane transplants considered a valuable bonus. 

Why you'll love Brighton:
Brighton is a charming, history-rich small town that offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, it provides residents with the beauty of scenic rural landscapes and the simplicity of country living. With easy access to nearby cities for shopping and entertainment, Brighton offers the perfect balance between serene living and convenient amenities.

You’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Medical insurancePaid vacationProduction bonusMalpractice insuranceContinuing ed allowanceProfessional society duesPartnership opportunity

Minimum Qualifications:

Optometry license in the state of Illinois

Special Notice:

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. 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 designed 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, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. 

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