Ophthalmology – Aurora, IL- Starting Guarantee $388,895 + additional earning potential

• Top-Tier Compensation:
  • 2year Salary Guarantee $388, 895 - $388,895 + additional earning potential
  • Lucrative Sign-on Bonus
• No headaches of running practice: Inherit a fully established practice and focus on what you do best.
• Convenient Location: Practice in only one location with an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in the same building
• Surgical Block Time: Enjoy dedicated surgical block time in our state-of-the-art ASC, no hospital surgeries
• Flexible Schedule: Work Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Some Saturdays and shared clinic call (1:3.5), no hospital call and call can be taken from home
• Fully Staffed Department: Benefit from excellent support including Ophthalmology techs, surgery scheduler, and dedicated clinic staff.
• EPIC EMR
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

• TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency program
• Fellowship accepted, but not required
• Illinois licensure or ability to obtain

• BENEFITS
• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance 
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Aurora, Illinois

Aurora, known as the "city of lights," is the second largest city in Illinois. Aurora is home to the ultimate shopping destination, Chicago Premium Outlets, and is at the area's epicenter of live entertainment. The historic Paramount Theatre provides world-class entertainment, including live dance, music and Broadway-caliber shows. The picturesque 30-acre RiverEdge Park is open year-round and is host to an array of seasonal top-name concerts, festivals and cultural events. Hollywood Casino Aurora is home to the largest poker venue in Illinois, along with top entertainment. For families, Aurora provides an array of educational and recreational opportunities. In Aurora, the spirit of innovation and tradition converge, inviting everyone to be a part of its dynamic story. Whether you're strolling along the riverbanks, enjoying a cultural performance, or savoring global cuisine, Aurora has it all.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

Comprehensive Care

The Ophthalmology Department has board-certified ophthalmologists and highly trained staff ready to meet your needs. We offer eye exams for the evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of eye disorders including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Other services offered also include the latest options in cataract and muscle surgery and laser surgery for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

Optical Center

The Advocate Medical Group Optical Center has been providing exceptional service since 1964, with experienced and qualified staff dedicated to providing personalized vision care. Only the highest quality products are carried and displayed, and lenses available for our customers are the most up-to-date brands with the latest technology.

Contact Lenses

Our Optometry Department is committed to total eye care, utilizing the most up-to-date technology to guard good eye health and maintaining the best vision possible for each patient. We use a wide range of contact lens designs and materials to get the best fit on even the most hard to fit patients.

Services and Specialties

• Amblyopia Treatment
• Botox for Blepharospasms
• Ectropion Repair
• Eye Muscle Surgery
• Incision and Drainage of Chalazions
• Lasers for the treatment of diabetes, retinal tears, secondary cataracts, and glaucoma
• No Stitch Cataract Surgery with Deluxe Service Options
• Pterygium Resection
• Ptosis Repair (correction of droopy eyelid)
• Repair of Blocked Tear Duct
• Surgical Removal of Lid Lesions
• Prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses
• Child and teen frames with a two-year frame breakage warranty
• Designer frames
• Fitover sunglasses
• Safety glasses
• Sport goggles
• Magnifiers
• Readers
• Eyeglass accessories
• Low vision accessories
• Economy program

Conditions Treated

• Amblyopia
• Blocked Tear Ducts
• Cataracts
• Corneal Dystrophies
• Diabetes
• Glaucoma
• Keratoconus
• Macular Degeneration
• Medication Toxicity (plaquenil )
• Optic Neuritis
• ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity )
• Strabismus
• Thyroid Disorders Affecting the Eyes
• Uveitis

The city of Aurora, IL is the second largest city in Illinois.  Not only is it home to Chicago Premium Outlets, the ultimate shopping destination, but it is also the area's epicenter of live entertainment!  The historic Paramount Theatre provides world-class entertainment, including live dance, music and Broadway-caliber shows.  The picturesque 30-acre RiverEdge Park is open year-round and is host to an array of seasonal top-name concerts, festivals and cultural events.  Hollywood Casino Aurora is home to the largest poker venue in Illinois, along with headlining entertainment.  Mingled with its hub of arts, fabulous attractions, annual events and outdoor adventure, Aurora has it all.

About Aurora, IL