We are seeking an Illinois-licensed Doctor of Optometry (OD) to join our growing clinical research team in Orland Park, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity for an Optometrist who enjoys hands-on clinical work and is interested in expanding into clinical research along with clinical practice.
The Optometrist will primarily perform ophthalmic examinations. You will work alongside our Principal Investigator, Medical Director and Clinical Research Coordinators in a collaborative research environment.
Previous clinical research experience is not required. Study-specific research and protocol training will be provided.
Both part-time and full-time candidates are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do:
Your primary responsibility will be to independently perform ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic testing required for clinical research participants.
The Optometrist must be comfortable independently performing:
- Visual acuity testing, including best-corrected visual acuity
- Refraction
- Slit-lamp examination
- Intraocular pressure measurement / tonometry
- Goldmann applanation tonometry
- Hertel exophthalmometry
- Pupillary examination and RAPD assessment
- Color vision testing
- Extraocular motility examination
- Ocular alignment assessment
- Cover/uncover and alternate cover testing
- Prism measurements
- Diplopia assessment
- Eyelid and periocular measurements
- Dilated ophthalmic examination, when required
- Optic nerve assessment
- OCT imaging
- Automated visual field testing
- Fundus photography
- External ophthalmic photography
- Pachymetry and other protocol-required ophthalmic testing
Candidates should be comfortable setting up, operating, and performing testing independently using the associated ophthalmic equipment.
Study-specific instructions, protocol requirements, and sponsor-required training will be provided for each clinical trial.
Clinical Research Responsibilities:
In addition to ophthalmic assessments, the Optometrist will:
- Complete accurate clinical and study documentation
- Document examination findings and test results
- Work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators.
- Review study-specific testing requirements before participant visits
- Assist with clinical data entry when needed
- Assist with preparation or drafting of clinical summaries and reports
- Help ensure ophthalmic equipment is properly set up and ready for study visits
- Complete required study and device training
- Communicate important clinical findings to the Principal Investigator and research team
- Assist with other reasonable clinical research activities assigned by the Director or Principal Investigator
Our research team will support the Optometrist with study coordination, protocol requirements, and research workflows, allowing the clinician to focus primarily on high-quality ophthalmic assessments.
Location & Travel: Primary Location: Orland Park, Illinois
Occasional local travel may be required based on study and participant needs between:
- Orland Park
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Brook
Travel between locations is expected to be occasional rather than routine and will be coordinated based on study scheduling.
What We're Looking ForRequired
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
- Active Illinois Optometry license
- Strong clinical ophthalmic examination skills
- Ability to independently perform the ophthalmic assessments listed above
- Comfortable operating commonly used ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
- Strong attention to detail and documentation
- Professional and dependable
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a research team
- Ability to occasionally travel between Orland Park, Oak Lawn, and Oak Brook
Clinical Research Experience: not required.
We are happy to train an experienced Optometrist on clinical research processes, study protocols, sponsor requirements, and study-specific procedures.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible part-time or full-time opportunities
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Primary location in Orland Park
- Opportunity to expand your experience beyond traditional optometry practice
- Exposure to innovative clinical trials and investigational therapies
- Study-specific research training provided
- Work alongside experienced investigators and clinical research professionals
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding clinical research program
- Variety of clinical assessments and research studies
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time
We are open to discussing scheduling based on candidate availability and current study needs. This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an Optometrist looking for additional clinical hours, a flexible schedule, a transition into clinical research, or a long-term role in an expanding research program.
Apply:
If you are a confident Optometrist who can independently perform ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic testing and would like to gain experience in clinical research, we would be pleased to speak with you.
Apply with your resume to learn more about the position, schedule options, and current research opportunities.
Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
