Southern IL
Amazing opportunity for Optometrist (FT) to join a highly distinguished and established group in Southern IL! Top Compensation and signing incentives
Southern Illinois Eyecare has been serving southeast Illinois with first-in-class, full-scope, modern optometric care for over 20 years. Our experienced, tenured staff and state-of-the art instrumentation create an environment for our providers to work at the highest standard of diagnostic and therapeutic care, and guarantee an extraordinary experience to patients, doctors, and support team alike.
Our group has 3 practices located throughout Southern Illinois: Du Quoin, Sparta, and Chester. This position is to support the groups’ growth and may require travel to more than one location. This opportunity is a way for you to practice in a way that makes you feel clinically fulfilled and have a great work-life balance (M-F 8-5p)! The ideal candidate will be able to continue their passions with ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye management, and medical optometry.
We are proud to offer a highly flexible family-friendly schedule, top compensation package, and amazing health/fringe benefits, which include 3 weeks of PTO, 7 yearly holidays, sick leave, fully paid maternity, CE reimbursement ($1,500/yr), malpractice insurance, license/DEA renewal reimbursement, and State Association/AOA dues, and more. Starting Salary for Southern IL Eye and AAE locations is $170K.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in joining a highly reputable and elite team of Optometrists dedicated to practicing full scope optometry in a supported and modern setting. Please email or call the group’s Recruiter, Maria Esteves (mesteves@keplrvision.com or 919-839-9790
Date Posted: April 06, 2026
Medical Optometrist Wanted, Quantum Vision Centers – Maryville, IL
Quantum Vision Centers is seeking a Medical Optometrist to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology team, primarily based in Maryville, with a rotating schedule in our Granite City, Swansea, Belleville and Godfrey offices.
This is a highly medical role (approximately 85%), focused on post-operative care, diabetic management, stable glaucoma, and co-management alongside our surgical team. Some routine care included, but the position is predominantly medical.
Practice Highlights:
- 9 MDs & 4 ODs across multiple locations
- Subspecialties: Retina, Cornea, Cataract, Oculoplastics
- Fully equipped medical offices (Visual Fields, Optos, Fundus Photography etc....)
- Strong surgical referral base
- Tech support provided; scribe support as volume builds
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday
- Rotating Saturdays (1 per month, half day)
Residency training preferred; must be comfortable managing stable glaucoma. Strong new graduates encouraged to apply.
*Compensation starting at $140,000 + Production Bonus + Sign on Bonus and Student Loan Assistance available
Why Join Quantum Vision Centers?
This is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist who wants to practice at the top of their license in a surgical, medically driven environment while maintaining a balanced schedule. With strong MD collaboration and internal referrals, you will have the structure and support to build volume quickly and grow professionally. Quantum Vision Centers is part of EyeCare Partners, offering competitive compensation, productivity bonus, full benefits, CME, malpractice coverage, and state-of-the-art technology.
For more information, contact:
Caitlin Covey
Physician Recruiting Director
caitlincovey@eyecare-partners.com
