Medical Optometrist – Southern Illinois

Position Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance? Do you value patient-centered care, modern technology, and a collaborative team environment?

We are seeking an outstanding Doctor of Optometry (OD) to join one of the Midwest's premier multi-specialty ophthalmology practices as a full-time Medical Optometrist. Serving patients throughout beautiful Southern Illinois, this position offers a rare chance to practice at the absolute highest level of medical eye care while collaborating directly with an experienced team of specialists. If you are looking for a rewarding career with exceptional compensation, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives, this is the ideal setting for you.

Location

Southern Illinois

Offering a wonderful blend of scenic outdoor recreation, high quality of life, and quintessential Midwestern charm, Southern Illinois features beautiful state parks like Garden of the Gods, vibrant local communities, and a very affordable cost of living. This role includes travel across multiple established offices throughout the region, with a company vehicle provided for seamless travel between clinic locations.

Organization Overview

Our practice group is a leader in advanced multi-specialty eye care, committed to a model that prioritizes clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, and top-tier patient care. By providing comprehensive administrative support, an established referral network, and a high-volume patient base, we ensure that our doctors can focus on clinical outcomes without administrative friction.

The practice environment is collaborative, high-energy, and deeply supportive. Working alongside 6 multi-specialty ophthalmologists with extensive subspecialty support, you will utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology backed by an excellent clinical and administrative support staff.

What You'll Be Working On

• Full-Scope Medical Care: Diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide variety of complex ocular diseases at the highest level of medical optometry.
• Specialist Collaboration: Working closely alongside 6 multi-specialty ophthalmologists and subspecialists to co-manage complex medical cases.
• Multi-Location Engagement: Traveling to multiple established, state-of-the-art clinic locations throughout Southern Illinois utilizing a company-provided vehicle.
• Modern Infrastructure: Utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technology to deliver exceptional care.
• Teamwork & Continuity: Partnering with an outstanding clinical and administrative support staff to maintain efficient patient flow within an established referral network.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Optometrist in the state of Illinois.
• Training/Experience: Ocular disease residency training preferred, or equivalent medical optometry experience.
• Clinical Focus: Strong interest and proven expertise in diagnosing and managing complex ocular pathology.
• Communication: Excellent patient care, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively within a multi-specialty team environment.

What's In It For You

• Top-Tier Compensation: Outstanding base salary of $225,000 – $250,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Travel Perk: Company vehicle provided for all travel between clinic locations.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: Direct access and daily co-management opportunities with 6 multi-specialty ophthalmologists.
• Established Patient Base: Immediate high-volume patient flow within an established, well-respected regional referral network.
• Modern Infrastructure: Practice in fully equipped facilities with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technology.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package including health coverage, paid time off (PTO), and professional development support.