Dr. Jurgensen & Associates, in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, is currently looking for an outstanding part-time Optometrist to join their dynamic team.
Opportunity for Full-Time Growth & Future Practice Ownership
Join our established, patient-focused family optometric practice, proudly serving the western suburbs of Chicago since 1969. We are committed to providing comprehensive, full-scope eye care in a welcoming, collaborative environment where quality patient care always comes first.
We are seeking a compassionate Part-Time Optometrist, approximately 14-20 hours a week, who enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and practicing at the highest level of the profession. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a full-time role, with a clear path toward future practice ownership for the right candidate.
The practice is offering the following:
- Part-time position with opportunity to transition to full-time
- Pathway to future practice ownership
- Established practice with a loyal, multi-generational patient base
- Serving the community with trusted eye care since 1969
- Modern technology, including Optomap® ultra-widefield retinal imaging
- Fully equipped exam lanes
- Experienced technicians perform comprehensive pretesting, allowing you to focus on patient care
- Friendly, knowledgeable support staff
- Competitive compensation
What you'll do:
- Comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages
- Contact lens fittings and specialty contact lenses
- Diagnosis and management of ocular disease
- Myopia management
- Vision therapy
- Sports vision training
- Optomap® ultra-widefield retinal imaging
- Pre- and post-operative co-management
- Personalized patient education and preventive eye care
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
- Current Illinois optometry license
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care
- New graduates and experienced optometrists are encouraged to apply
If you're looking for more than just a job—an opportunity to join a respected independent practice, provide full-scope care, and build a long-term career with the potential for practice ownership—we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief introduction to [email protected] or contact Dr Shari Jurgensen at (630) 421-6141 for more information.
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This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. 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 designated 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, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
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