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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.
Low Vision Optometrist
Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000
Benefits
-401(k) matching
-Dental insurance
-Disability insurance
-Flexible schedule
-Health insurance
-License reimbursement
-Life insurance
-Paid time off
-Retirement plan
Responsibilities
-Perform comprehensive low vision exams
-Participation in Seeing Is Believing children's programing during the academic year and perform low vision exams
-Collaborate with in-house occupational therapist and access technology specialists campaigns
-Educate patients on their diagnosis and visual potential
-Prescribe corrective lenses and low vision tools to aide the patient in achieving their goals
-Communicate with referring optometrists and ophthalmologists
-On average, you will see 4-6 patients per day
-Partner with the development team to advance our non-profit mission through fundraising and donor stewardship
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.
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 during academic year:1-2 times a week within the greater Chicagoland area, and 1-2 times per year to central, IL