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Job description
Optometrist (Dr. Becherer and Associates) – Belleville, IL
An immediate opening awaits at Dr. Becherer and Associates in Belleville, Illinois, conveniently located near St. Louis, Missouri. This unique opportunity is open to new graduates and experienced Optometrists seeking a long‑term position in a practice that embraces cutting‑edge contact‑lens technologies and innovations. Flexible part‑time or full‑time hours are available.
Why Join Us?
Established in 1920, Dr. Becherer and Associates is a third‑generation family‑owned practice with a proud legacy of preserving eye health for generations. The patient‑focused practice offers comprehensive routine care, contact‑lens fitting, medical eye care and non‑surgical vision care, and is renowned for fitting difficult contact lenses and holding patents for multifocal lenses. With two certified opticians on staff, you will join a highly skilled, supportive team dedicated to advanced eye care.
The Practice is Offering the Following
Competitive compensation with a production bonus
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Malpractice insurance coverage
Paid licensure fees
What You’ll Do
In this fast‑paced clinical setting, you will provide exceptional patient care, working 20–40 hours per week and seeing approximately 15–20 patients daily. You will 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. A dedicated team of 10 employees will support you, allowing you to focus on delivering the highest standard of care.
Who You Are
You are a highly motivated Optometrist with a strong commitment to patient‑focused care and excellent time management skills. You have a keen interest in new technologies and contact‑lens advancements and are eager to support the practice’s long‑term growth and exploration of the latest innovations.
Why You’ll Love Belleville
Belleville offers a charming blend of historic character and modern convenience. The city features a friendly, close‑knit community, affordable housing, beautiful architecture, a vibrant downtown with local shops and restaurants, ample parks, and recreational opportunities. Its 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 while returning to 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 are solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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