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Luxottica of America
Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Optometrist-Chicago Ridge, IL-For Eyes

Optometrist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Store #: D0M245 FE Chicago Ridge
  • Position: Full-Time
  • Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At For Eyes, we are an optical retailer that offers high-quality brands and products with great pricing. We are as unique as our customers and patients. Our diverse team consists of more than 500 dedicated associates across 105 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Our highly qualified associates are passionate about customer satisfaction. We proudly offer every For Eyes customer a perfect blend of expert eye care and affordable eyewear.

When you join For Eyes, you are starting a career with endless possibilities for growth. We strive for continuous improvement and ways to collaborate to raise the potential of our company. Our commitment is to support and develop our people who have the desire, ambition, and potential to grow.

For Eyes 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 is a leader in the organization, delivering the brand promise, experience & the organization’s key results through collaboration & teamwork.

Ensures all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care by performing clinical protocols while maximizing results & practices growth through strong partnership with the Store Manager, store team, and Regional Manager.

The Associate Optometrist delivers key performance indicators and serves as a leading ambassador of the Brand inside & outside the organization who is driven by passion & high standards to always go above & beyond.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensures executional excellence & winning results in partnership with the Store Manager & store team.
  • Demonstrates commitment to exceed results through strong competency in KPI management & high accountability.
  • Ensures Brand is known as the leading optical provider within the community.
  • Operates as successful stakeholder to all leaders within the organization & local market.
  • Places the patient/customer 1st & delivers excellent service.
  • Strives to exceed expectations on all KPIs.
  • Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Patient Service through ensuring staff performs the following Service Process steps:
  • Address all patients/customers visual life style needs
  • Make eyewear recommendations based on patients/customers’ needs
  • Explain each step of the eye exam; listen carefully to patients/customers

Utilize available tools & visual aids to summarize & ensure patients understand each aspect of their vision, eye health, & overall well being

Communicate effectively with patients the need for annual eye exams. Ensure all patients are appointed in TAB for their next eye exam

  • Conducts all services in accordance with protocol & accepted standards of care.
  • Ensures all patients receive accurate diagnosis & appropriate recommendations.
  • Establishes a positive Doctor/patient relationship.
  • Utilizes & leverages effectively all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experiences.
  • Ensures office systems are maintained.
  • Maintains State Licensure in good standing & practices to the full scope of that license, responsible for maintaining Continuing Education requirements.
  • Provides effective training & guidance to team members making use of Company provided programs.
  • Delivers clear, motivating & constructive feedback in a timely manner to all associates.
  • Creates a positive culture linked to the corporate culture; identifies what motivates each individual & directs conversations & actions appropriately.
  • Encourages associate decision making at the level closest to the patient.
  • Maximizes partnerships through leadership, participation & involvement.
  • Takes pride in the appearance of the office.
  • Maintains safe working environment for all associates/patients.
  • Leads by example.

Basic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry
  • Commitment to quality patient care
  • Knowledge of current Optometric theory & technology
  • Strong communicator & listener
  • Problem solving ability

Solid Organization Skills

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 delivering high-quality clinical eye care and ensuring excellent patient service in accordance with company protocols. They will collaborate with the store team to manage key performance indicators and drive store growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and maintain a valid state license in good standing. Strong communication skills, knowledge of current optometric technology, and a commitment to quality patient care are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsStaff trainingTechnology utilizationCustomer service

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist-Chicago Ridge, IL-For Eyes at Luxottica of America a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Optometry — ranked against 1,903 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Optometry Career Context

In Illinois, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$141k (51 salary observations; 165 listings), vs ~$152k nationally (728 salary observations; 4,244 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Optometry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,903 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Chicago Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$300k
Median resident rent
$1,304/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Luxottica of America

Retail Apparel and Fashion
Cincinnati, Ohio
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Savings
Paid Time Off
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Bonus/Commission Plan