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Independent Optometrist - Meriden, CT - Target Optical
About the Role
Independent optometry practice with full clinical autonomy. Flexible schedule, part-time options. Meriden, CT.
Join Luxottica of America, Inc. as a Independent Optometrist – Full Autonomy, Flexible Schedule in Meriden, Connecticut, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Complete professional autonomy
- Flexible practice arrangements and schedules
- Furnished office and equipped exam lane(s)
- Automated online appointment book and patient recall system
- Minimal financial risk or obligations
- Brand-supplied onboarding support
- Health care
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off/vacation
- Employee discounts
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Luxottica of America, Inc. as a Independent Optometrist – Full Autonomy, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will operate an independent practice within a Target Optical location, providing high-quality eye care services to patients. They are responsible for managing their own professional fee schedule and delivering comprehensive optometric care.
Requirements
The candidate must be a licensed Doctor of Optometry capable of managing an independent practice. The role requires professional clinical skills and the ability to operate within a retail-affiliated environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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