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Optometrist (Big City Optical) - Oak Brook, Oak Park, and La Grange, 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 introduced a patient to a specialty service like dry eye care.

What they are checking: Whether they can educate patients on services that improve their eye health.

Each office has its own staff and routines. How do you build good working relationships quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt to different teams and earn trust as a rotating doctor.

What part of full scope optometry do you enjoy most, and why?

What they are checking: Whether their interests line up with practicing at the top of their license.

What would you do

You'd split time between Oak Brook, Oak Park and La Grange. How would you keep your care consistent across three offices?

What they are checking: Whether they can work across locations with different teams while keeping quality the same.

How do you keep track of patients you need to follow up with when you work at different sites?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that prevent follow-up care from slipping through the cracks.

A parent is skeptical about myopia control for their child. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain evidence simply and respect the parent's decision.

What would you do if you disagreed with how a previous doctor managed a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they handle clinical disagreements professionally and keep the patient's interest first.

How do you balance seeing many patients with giving each one enough time?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay efficient without losing the patient-centered focus the practice values.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd evaluate a patient interested in refractive surgery.

What they are checking: Whether they can screen candidates and handle co-management responsibly.

How do you use OCT results to explain a finding to a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn complex images into clear, calming explanations.

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The full job description

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Big City Optical has an exciting new opportunity as a full-time Optometrist between Oak Brook, Oak Park, and La Grande 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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