Associate Independent Optometrist
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
An independent doctor of Optometry affiliated with Warby Parker is looking for a high-energy, innovative, and caring Optometrist with a passion for delivering exceptional care in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a team player at heart who strives to exceed patient expectations and has a great attitude. Sound like you? Keep reading!
What You'll Do
- Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with the independent practice's protocols and standards of care
- Provide a great eye exam experience and communicate eye health, eyewear, and prescription advice to patients
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits to patients
Who You Are
- A Doctor of Optometry licensed in this state (new and recent grads are also welcome to apply)
- Excited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
- Knowledgeable about (and eager to incorporate) new technology into your work
- Innovative, proactive, and driven to deliver results
- Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded
Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Next Steps
- Apply for the role below and your information will be sent to the independent doctor hiring for the position for their review.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive eye exams in accordance with practice protocols and standards of care. Provide excellent patient experiences while communicating eye health, eyewear, and prescription advice.
Requirements
Must be a Doctor of Optometry licensed in the state of Connecticut. Candidates should be innovative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Independent Optometrist at Warby Parker 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 2,003 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc.
Optometry Career Context
Warby Parker holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 117 active listings.
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in optometry | ranked against 2,003 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $160k (middle half $153k–$175k)214 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Connecticut | 29 active | 1,991 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 480 in the last 30 days | 468 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Warby Parker | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in New Haven
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $352k
- Typical market rent
- $1,972/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.