Medical Optometrist (OD) — Surgical Co-Management & Advanced Eye Care

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Medical Optometrist (OD) — Surgical Co-Management & Advanced Eye Care

Wicker Park Eye Center | Chicago, Illinois

Full-Time or 2–4 Days Per Week | Competitive Compensation

Take Your Optometry Career Beyond the Traditional Exam Lane.

Are you a talented optometrist who enjoys medical eye care, advanced treatments, and working closely with an ophthalmologist?

Would you like the opportunity to expand your clinical involvement, develop meaningful patient relationships, and contribute to the growth of a respected independent eye care practice?

We may have the opportunity you've been looking for!

Wicker Park Eye Center, an established, physician-led ophthalmology practice in Chicago's vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, is seeking an exceptional Medical Optometrist to join our team.

Working directly with Dr. Daniel Tepper, you'll enjoy a rewarding combination of medical optometry, surgical co-management, advanced dry eye care, and patient education involving premium cataract lenses and other elective services.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Practice at a higher clinical level. Enjoy a diverse mix of comprehensive medical eye care, ocular disease management, advanced diagnostics, and surgical co-management.

Collaborate directly with an ophthalmologist. Work alongside Dr. Tepper in an environment where your clinical judgment, experience, and contributions are valued.

Help shape advanced eye care services. Play a meaningful role in expanding our dry eye program, educating patients about premium cataract options, and supporting innovative treatments.

Enjoy meaningful professional autonomy. Manage your own patients while benefiting from close physician collaboration and a talented clinical team.

Find the schedule that fits. We are open to both full-time candidates and experienced optometrists interested in working 2–4 days per week.

Make a difference. Join an independent practice where your contributions can directly influence patient care, practice growth, and the future of our organization.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive medical optometry and manage ocular disease.
• Participate in cataract and other surgical pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Evaluate and manage dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular surface conditions.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic technology and perform appropriate clinical procedures.
• Educate patients about premium cataract lenses, advanced dry eye treatments, and other medically appropriate elective services.
• Collaborate with Dr. Tepper and our clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Help improve patient access, clinical efficiency, and the continued growth of our practice.

Who We're Looking For

You're a clinically strong, personable optometrist who combines excellent medical judgment with outstanding patient communication skills.

• Doctor of Optometry degree and Illinois licensure by start date.
• Strong medical optometry and ocular disease management skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and patient education abilities.
• Experience in a medical/surgical ophthalmology practice preferred.
• Cataract co-management and advanced dry eye experience especially valuable.
• Three or more years of relevant experience or residency training preferred.
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Most importantly, you're passionate about helping patients, enjoy collaborating with physicians, and want to be part of a practice where your work truly matters.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and schedule; for full time optometrists, competitive salary of $130,000 to $170,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time or 2–4-day-per-week opportunities.
• Close collaboration with an experienced ophthalmologist.
• A broad and rewarding clinical experience.
• The opportunity to help develop and expand advanced treatment services.
• A supportive, independent, physician-led practice environment.

Location: Wicker Park, Chicago — On-Site

Interested in a Career Opportunity Worth Exploring?

Whether you're actively looking for your next position or simply curious about an opportunity that offers greater clinical variety and professional fulfillment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today with your CV and a brief introduction. Let's explore whether Wicker Park Eye Center could be the right next step in your career.

Wicker Park Eye Center is an equal opportunity employer.