Optometrist (Dr. Becherer and Associates) - Belleville, IL

Why Join Us?

Established in 1920, Dr. Becherer and Associates is a third-generation family-owned practice that has built a lasting legacy of preserving eye health and clear vision for generations. This patient-focused practice offers comprehensive routine care, contacts, medical eye care, and non-surgical vision care. They pride themselves on seeing a wide range of patients and excel in fitting difficult contact lenses, bolstered by their doctors' extensive history in contacts and even holding patents for multifocal contact lenses. With two certified opticians on staff, you'll be joining a highly skilled and supportive team dedicated to advanced eye care.

The practice is offering the following:

• Competitive compensation with production bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Paid licensure

What You'll Do:

In this fast-paced clinical setting, you’ll provide exceptional patient care, working 20 to 40 hours per week and seeing approximately 15 to 20 patients daily. You'll have access to an impressive array of advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including Zeiss Clarus Fundus, Zeiss Cirrus OCT, OCT-A, Virtual Vision, Konan Specular Microscope, Topcon Corneal Analyzer, ICARE Tonometer, IPL, and Optikam. You'll be supported by a dedicated team of 10 employees, allowing you to focus on delivering the highest standard of care.

Who You Are:

You're a highly motivated Optometrist with a strong commitment to patient-focused care and excellent time management skills. You'll have the exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge with new technologies and explore the latest in contact lenses, aligning with the practice's long-term goals. Your keen interest in these areas is essential as you play a vital role in supporting the practice's continued growth, helping them build on new advancements to enhance patient care for generations to come.

Why You'll Love Belleville:

Belleville offers a charming blend of historic character and modern convenience, providing an ideal setting to live and work. Enjoy the benefits of a friendly, close-knit community with an affordable cost of living, particularly in housing. The city boasts a rich history, evident in its beautiful architecture and vibrant downtown area, which features local shops and restaurants. You'll find ample parks and recreational opportunities for families and individuals. Belleville's strategic location provides easy access to St. Louis, Missouri, just a short drive away, allowing you to enjoy all the amenities of a central metropolitan area—from professional sports and cultural institutions to diverse dining and entertainment—while returning to the comfort and calm of a welcoming community.

Required Qualifications:

• Illinois Licensed Optometrist

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.   

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