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Part-Time Optometrist (Dr. Jurgensen & Associates) - Western Suburbs of Chicago, IL

VSP Vision · Lombard, IL · Part time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

This role is part-time now with a path to full-time and ownership. What would you want that path to look like?

What they are checking: Whether their long-term goals fit a practice planning for future ownership.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news to a patient about their eye health.

What they are checking: Whether they can share hard news with compassion and a clear plan.

What would you need to learn about running a practice before taking on ownership?

What they are checking: Whether they realistically understand the business side of owning a practice.

How do you keep current with new treatments and technology in optometry?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning, which matters for practicing at the highest level of the profession.

What would you do

The practice has a loyal, multi-generational patient base. How do you earn trust with patients who have seen the same doctor for decades?

What they are checking: Whether they can step into established relationships respectfully and keep patients from leaving.

A family brings in three generations at once, each with different needs. How do you handle that visit?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt their care and communication to children, adults and seniors.

How would you build your patient schedule on 14 to 20 hours a week?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay connected to patients and the team while working part-time.

About the work

How do you use Optomap ultra-widefield imaging in your exams, and when do you still dilate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what widefield imaging can and cannot replace in a full retinal exam.

Walk me through how you would manage a patient with early glaucoma signs.

What they are checking: Whether they practice full-scope care with proper testing, treatment and follow-up.

Technicians do comprehensive pretesting here. How do you make good use of that data?

What they are checking: Whether they work efficiently with a tech team rather than redoing every test.

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The full job description

As published by VSP Vision.

Dr. Jurgensen & Associates, in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, is currently looking for an outstanding part-time Optometrist to join their dynamic team. Opportunity for Full-Time Growth & Future Practice Ownership Join our established, patient-focused family optometric practice, proudly serving the western suburbs of Chicago since 1969. We are committed to providing comprehensive, full-scope eye care in a welcoming, collaborative environment where quality patient care always comes first. We are seeking a compassionate Part-Time Optometrist, approximately 14-20 hours a week, who enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and practicing at the highest level of the profession. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a full-time role, with a clear path toward future practice ownership for the right candidate. The practice is offering the following: • Part-time position with opportunity to transition to full-time • Pathway to future practice ownership • Established practice with a loyal, multi-generational patient base • Serving the community with trusted eye care since 1969 • Modern technology, including Optomap® ultra-widefield retinal imaging • Fully equipped exam lanes • Experienced technicians perform comprehensive pretesting, allowing you to focus on patient care • Friendly, knowledgeable support staff • Competitive compensation What you'll do: • Comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages • Contact lens fittings and specialty contact lenses • Diagnosis and management of ocular disease • Myopia management • Vision therapy • Sports vision training • Optomap® ultra-widefield retinal imaging • Pre- and post-operative co-management • Personalized patient education and preventive eye care Minimum Qualifications: • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree • Current Illinois optometry license • Strong clinical and interpersonal skills • Commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care • New graduates and experienced optometrists are encouraged to apply If you're looking for more than just a job—an opportunity to join a respected independent practice, provide full-scope care, and build a long-term career with the potential for practice ownership—we'd love to hear from you. To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief introduction to info@icansee2020.com or contact Dr Shari Jurgensen at (630) 421-6141 for more information. Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. 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 designated 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, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites. 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. 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