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EssilorLuxottica Group
Toms River, New Jersey

Optometrist- Tom's River, NJ- The Eye Health Group next to Pearle Vision

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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

Job Description

Requisition ID: 934074 Store #: 008294 Pearle Vision Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. We are experts who know that every appointment begins and ends with trust.  It’s how we stay true to Dr. Pearle’s vision of genuine eye care.

Pearle Vision 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! GENERAL FUNCTION:

A Pearle Vision Licensed Operator owner (Franchisee) seeks an Optometrist to provide high quality optometric patient care and professional services at their location.  When working as an Optometrist at a Pearle Vision Licensed Operator location, the terms of agreement, practice model (Employed or Independent), pay structure, benefits and hours are all negotiated directly between you and the Licensed Operator.

Pearle Vision Licensed owners are independent business owners who enjoy an association with Luxottica Retail North America, which is the parent company for Pearle Vision as well as LensCrafters, Sears Optical, Target Optical and Sunglass Hut.  Pearle Vision has been in the Franchise business since 1981 and is one of the largest Eye Care Franchise Retailers in North America with more than 600 total Eye Care Centers in North America.

This position is not an offer to buy or become an owner of a Pearle Vision Franchise.  This position is to work as an Employed or Independent Optometrist at a current Pearle Vision Franchise location and provide patient care at the location.

*For more information on Pearle Franchising opportunities, call 800-PEARLE-1 or visit the Pearle Vision Franchise website at:  https://www.ownapearlevision.com/

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality optometric care and services to your patients
  • Establish a positive Doctor/Patient relationship
  • Conduct all services in accordance with clinical protocols and accepted standards of care
  • Ensure all patients received accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations

Create exceptional value in the lives of patients by providing excellent Patient/Customer service through the delivery execution of the Pearle Vision neighborhood eye care experience

Work with the License Operators store team and Pearle Vision brand field leadership to build and secure a safe and motivating work environment that encourages commitment, innovation, success and continued growth for the brand

Ensures the office quality systems are maintained

Helps ensure Pearle Vision is known as a leading optical provider within the community

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of accredited school of optometry
  • Licensed to practice Optometry in the state of practice location
  • DPA and TPA certified
  • Knowledge of current Optometric technology and practices

THIS DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL DUTIES OR REQUIREMENTSThis 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 professional services to patients while maintaining positive doctor-patient relationships. Collaborate with the store team and brand leadership to ensure a safe, motivating work environment and maintain office quality systems.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of optometry and licensed to practice in the state of the practice location. Requires DPA and TPA certifications along with knowledge of current optometric technology and practices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisPatient Relationship Management

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% 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

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Toms River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$517k
Typical market rent
$2,934/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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