Optometrist Position
Make a Meaningful Impact Through Patient-Centered Eye Care
At Ovitsky Vision Care, we’ve dedicated over 40 years to providing compassionate, high-quality vision care to residents in senior living and long-term care communities. We are seeking mission-driven Optometrists to join our growing team, combining professional excellence with flexibility, autonomy, and a deeply rewarding purpose.
Why Join Us?
As a physician with Ovitsky Vision Care, you’ll play a vital role in bridging healthcare gaps for an underserved population. You’ll enjoy:
Competitive Compensation & Incentives
- Base salary: $175,000+ annually
- Bonus opportunities to exceed $200,000/year
- Additional $1,000 monthly travel allowance for work in Central/Southern Illinois
Work-Life Balance Built In
- No weekends—Monday to Friday only
- Shorter workdays: <5 hours per day
- Flexible scheduling to fit your needs
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Retirement plan options
State-of-the-Art Tools & Support
- Latest portable optical equipment including OCT
- Dedicated personal medical assistant to support your care delivery
About the Role
In this mobile optometry position, you’ll provide essential eye care services directly onsite at senior living facilities throughout Chicagoland (3 weeks/month) and travel 1 week/month to Central or Southern Illinois (with covered expenses and stipend).
Key responsibilities include:
- Comprehensive eye exams for aging adults
- Refracting, diagnosing, and managing ocular disease
- Collaborating with facility teams to ensure continuity of care
- Maintaining a friendly, respectful, and professional presence in each setting
- You’ll be part of a collaborative team of physicians who consistently report professional fulfillment, financial rewards, and meaningful connections through their work.
About Ovitsky Vision Care
Founded in 1983 by Dr. Charles S. Ovitsky, we were built on the belief that long-term care residents deserve compassionate, high-quality eye care delivered with dignity and respect. We continue to honor that mission by bringing expertise and heart-centered care directly to the communities we serve.
Our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and excellence guide every patient interaction—and every team member’s experience.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking Optometrists who are:
- Passionate about serving older adults and underserved populations
- Experienced in refracting, diagnosing, and managing ocular pathologies
- Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working independently
- Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Illinois
Prior experience in long-term care or geriatrics is a plus, but not required.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking for a practice where you can combine clinical excellence, flexibility, and purpose, we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today at careers@ovitskyvisioncare.com or email your CV to dlw@ovitskyvisioncare.com
