Optometrist - Associate - 104
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Job Description
- Full-Time Optometrist
- Eye Doctors – Elgart Gordon & Associates
- Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Eye Doctors – Elgart Gordon & Associates is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our thriving practice in beautiful Old Saybrook, Connecticut. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice full-scope optometry alongside an experienced team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, patient-first environment.
Why Join Our Team?
- Established, well-respected practice with a loyal patient base
- Practice full-scope medical and comprehensive optometry
- Modern technology and advanced diagnostic equipment
- Collaborative team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and experienced clinical staff
- Strong referral network and opportunities for medical eye care and surgical co-management
- Excellent work-life balance in a charming coastal community
- Generous sign-on bonus available
- What You’ll Do
Perform Comprehensive Eye Examinations
- Diagnose and manage ocular disease, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and dry eye
- Provide contact lens evaluations and fittings
- Co-manage cataract and refractive surgery patients
- Deliver exceptional, personalized patient care while building long-term relationships
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
- Eligible for Connecticut licensure
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Passion for providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- New graduates and experienced optometrists are encouraged to apply
We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- Licensure and professional dues reimbursement
- Malpractice coverage
- Retirement plan
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth
If you’re looking to join a respected practice where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the charm and coastal lifestyle of Old Saybrook, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive eye examinations and manage various ocular diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. Provide contact lens evaluations and co-manage cataract and refractive surgery patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist - Associate - 104 at Keplr Vision a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Optometry — ranked against 1,954 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 46 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).
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Living in Old Saybrook
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $704k
- Typical market rent
- $2,947/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.