Ophthalmologist

Job description

Glaucoma Specialist - Chicago North Shore | High Referral Volume | Advanced Surgical Platform | Academic Affiliation

Endeavor Health, the principal academic affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, is seeking a fellowship-trained Glaucoma Specialist to join our established and growing Division of Ophthalmology.

This is a unique opportunity to develop a high-volume glaucoma practice within the largest multispecialty ophthalmology group on Chicago's North Shore, supported by a strong internal referral network, modern infrastructure, and a collaborative physician-led environment.

Opportunity Highlights:

Immediate referral base from comprehensive ophthalmologists, optometrists, and a large integrated primary care network

Join a well-established group with only one existing glaucoma specialist , offering significant growth potential

High-demand service line across a large, insured North Shore patient population

Access to advanced diagnostic and surgical technology across clinic and OR settings

Integrated Epic EMR and streamlined patient access across multiple sites

Academic affiliation with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine , with opportunities for teaching and professional development

Practice Environment:

Endeavor Health's Eye and Vision Center is the largest multispecialty ophthalmology group on the North Shore, providing comprehensive care across all subspecialties.

14 ophthalmologists

4 optometrists

9 comprehensive ophthalmologists, many with subspecialty training

You will have the opportunity to build a robust glaucoma-focused practice , supported by experienced colleagues, highly trained staff, and strong institutional infrastructure.

Clinical & Surgical Resources:

Our clinics are fully equipped with:

Humphrey Visual Field analyzers

Spectralis and Cirrus OCT

SLT and YAG lasers

PASCAL retina laser system

Optos fundus imaging

IOL Master 700

Our surgical center at Glenbrook Hospital features:

Centurion phacoemulsification systems

ZEPTOLink IOL positioning system

ORA intraoperative aberrometry

Zeiss Artevo microscopes with Callisto

Intraoperative OCT

This environment supports the full spectrum of glaucoma care, including laser, MIGS, and incisional glaucoma surgery .

Position Details

Role: Fellowship-trained Glaucoma Ophthalmologist (Board Certified/Eligible)

Locations: Skokie, Gurnee, and Glenbrook Hospital

Schedule: Full-time, 40 clinical hours per week, 46 weeks per year

Practice model: Physician-led, integrated medical group within a nationally recognized health system

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Level

Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required

Minimum Licensure Requirements

Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois

Minimum Certification Requirements

Board certification/Board eligible in area of expertise

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $300,000 - $528,000, based on experience, subspecialty training, and productivity

Productivity-based incentives and quality performance considerations

Paid medical liability insurance

CME allowance and dedicated professional development support

Generous paid time off

401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution

457(b) plan for additional tax-deferred savings (physician-only)

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement and career development pathways

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare system serving over 4.2 million residents across northeast Illinois, with more than 300 ambulatory sites and eight Magnet-recognized hospitals.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, community-connected care while supporting physician growth, collaboration, and long-term career development.

Why This Role

This position offers an ideal balance of:

Clinical autonomy with strong institutional support

High patient demand with immediate practice-building opportunity

Advanced surgical capabilities

Academic affiliation without heavy research requirements

Join a growing ophthalmology program where you can build a meaningful glaucoma practice while enjoying the resources and stability of a leading regional health system.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Worksite address

glenview, IL, 60025, US

Who can apply

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