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Optometrist-Kansas City, MO-Target Optical

OptometristPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Requisition ID: 952512 Store #: 00F570 Target Optical Position: Casual Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care.

Target Optical 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! JOB DESCRIPTION

General Function

The Associate Optometrist (OD) ensures all patients receive the highest quality eye and vision care as well as their general health and well-being.

As a primary health care provider, you will use your extensive, ongoing training to examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system, eye and associated structures. The OD is a key leader within the organization and practice environment.

They will help deliver the brand promise, patient experience and key results through strong collaboration and teamwork within the practice. These behaviors will also support the overall positive results and growth of the practice.

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 receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations

Utilize and effectively leverage all available technology to deliver unsurpassed patient and customer experiences

Work with the store/practice team and Target Optical 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
  • Maximizes relationships through leadership, participation and involvement
  • Provides clear, motivating and effective training and guidance to team members making use of Company provided programs
  • Strives to exceed expectations on all Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and performance expectations
  • Helps ensure the brand is known as the leading optical provider within the community

Basic Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited School or College of Optometry
  • Licensed to practice Optometry in the State of practice location
  • DPA and TPA certified
  • Knowledge of current Optometric technology and practices

Strong Communication Skills – Verbal & Listening

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 EmployeeRelations@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

The Associate Optometrist is responsible for providing high-quality eye and vision care, including examining, diagnosing, and treating visual system disorders. They also lead the practice team to ensure excellent patient experiences and maintain clinical quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School or College of Optometry and hold a valid license to practice in the state. Additionally, they must be DPA and TPA certified with strong communication skills and knowledge of current optometric technology.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careDPA certificationTPA certification

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $158k (middle half $150k–$170k)225 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Missouri39 active2,013 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Optometry pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Optometrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 11 employers
7
<$160k
9
$160k-175k
1
$177k
2
$190k-205k
1
$222k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,993 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About EssilorLuxottica Group

Manufacturing
Paris
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health care
Retirement savings
Paid time off/vacation
Employee discounts
Competitive bonus and/or commission plan

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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