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EssilorLuxottica Group
Totowa, New Jersey

Associate Optometrist- Totowa, NJ- next door to LensCrafters

OptometristPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Requisition ID: 917781 Store #: 001116 LensCrafters Position: Part-TimeTotal Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that's why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! An Independent Doctor of Optometry affiliated with LensCrafters (Luxottica) seeks an Associate Optometrist.  You will work within the practice of a LensCrafters Subleasing Optometrist as an employee or contracted doctor.

As a private Independent practice, Luxottica operates the optical dispensary while the Affiliated Doctor operates the Doctors office and provides high quality optometric care and service to patients.  Working as an Associate Doctor of Optometry within the practice, the terms of agreement, practice model, pay and hours are all negotiated directly between you and the Subleasing doctor.

As an Associate of a Subleasing Doctor, Practice Benefits Include:

Professional autonomy to care for patients

Full scope of practice predicated only on your professional discretion and agreement with the Subleasing Doctor (no company imposed restrictions or quotas to meet)

Flexible scheduling available including part-time commitments or the option to add work to an existing practice schedule

Work in a fully furnished office with a full suite of OD equipment; many utilize the latest advancement in digital eye examination technology called Clarifye

Most offices offer use of the Daytona Optomap Digital Retinal Imaging System and have full tech and pre-testing support

Automated on-line appointment book and patient recall system

Affiliation Advantages:

Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. The group’s wholesale distribution network covers more than 150 countries across 5 continents and is complemented by an extensive network of approximately 7,400 store locations. Since being founded in 1961, Luxottica has had over 50 years of innovation, growth and financial stability.

Your opportunity to work with a full scope Independent LensCrafters practice is waiting. Contact us to get started! This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality optometric care and services to patients within an independent practice affiliated with LensCrafters. Manage patient examinations using advanced digital technology and maintain professional autonomy in clinical decision-making.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Doctor of Optometry capable of providing a full scope of practice. The candidate should be able to negotiate terms of agreement, pay, and hours directly with the subleasing doctor.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CarePatient Management

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Totowa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$631k
Median resident rent
$2,072/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.