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Optometrist (Big City Optical) - Downtown Chicago, IL

VSP Vision · Chicago, IL · $135,000–$155,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found something serious during what seemed like a routine exam.

What they are checking: Whether they stay thorough and act quickly when a finding needs referral.

How do you work with opticians and techs to make sure the patient leaves with the right eyewear?

What they are checking: Whether they see the whole visit as a team effort from exam to dispensing.

Where do you want your clinical skills to grow over the next few years?

What they are checking: Whether their growth goals match a fast-growing practice that encourages career development.

What would you do

This is a floating role across our downtown Chicago stores. How do you build rapport with patients and staff when you're not at one location every day?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver consistent care and teamwork while moving between offices.

How do you introduce dry eye treatment to a patient who came in only for new glasses?

What they are checking: Whether they can educate patients on specialty services without making it feel like a sales pitch.

You're running behind on a full schedule and a walk-in has a red, painful eye. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage urgent cases while managing patient flow.

How do you explain your findings to a patient who's anxious about their eye health?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and calmly with patients of different backgrounds.

Downtown Chicago patients are very diverse. How do you adapt your care for patients with different needs and languages?

What they are checking: Whether they can care for a diverse population with respect and clear communication.

About the work

Walk me through how you use OCT, topography and meibography in a routine comprehensive exam.

What they are checking: Whether they practice full scope with the advanced diagnostics the posting lists.

A parent asks whether their eight-year-old's myopia can be slowed down. How do you explain the options?

What they are checking: Whether they understand myopia control and can explain it to families clearly.

How do you handle surgical co-management for cataract or refractive patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pre- and post-op care and work well with surgeons.

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The full job description

As published by VSP Vision.

Big City Optical has an exciting new opportunity as a full-time floating Optometrist amongst their Downtown Chicago store locations! Why You Should Apply Big City Optical is the fastest growing private practice in the Chicagoland area. Recently named a 2023 Top 50 Optical Retailer by Vision Monday, we encourage career growth while leveraging internal expertise and partners in the industry. In this role, you will have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including digital exam lanes with meibography, topography, OCT, anterior segment photography, fundus photography, pachymetry, and VR visual fields to examine all your patients while practicing full scope optometry at the top of your license. At Big City Optical, we believe that an annual eye exam is the first step towards your patient achieving their best vision and eye health. Our Optometrists are at the center of this journey and are encouraged to educate patients on specialty services, such as dry eye, myopia control, and surgical co-management. We strive to achieve best-in-class service by maintaining a focus on patients with their unique vision needs. About the Full-Time Opening This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skillset, care for a diverse population of patients, and work alongside talented professionals. Big City Optical is the fastest-growing private optometry company in Chicago and plans to open additional locations across the US. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services. Job Responsibilities: • Manage patient care with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment • Provide comprehensive eye care (medical and routine) to patients of all ages • Educate patients on their visual and medical conditions • Make recommendations on vision and eye health enhancing solutions • Work with a support team of professional technicians and opticians • Complete electronic health records • Work in a team-based environment Minimum qualifications: • Optometry license in the state of Illinois • Excellent clinical and communication skills • Patient-focused with a commitment to strong outcomes As an employee of the practice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including: • Competitive Base Pay of $135k to $155k • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Paid time off: starting with 3 weeks • Malpractice Insurance Coverage • 401(k) with 10% Company Match • Continuing Education Stipend • Monthly Incentives Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level. Apply to join Big City Optical today! Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. 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 designed 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, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

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