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EssilorLuxottica Group
Waterford, Connecticut

Optometrist - Waterford, CT

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Requisition ID: 930909 Store #: 004080 Target Optical Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we help people see and look great – and have a blast doing it! We make caring for people’s vision fun.

There’s always more to see at Target Optical – more style, more fun, and more opportunities to find a career that fits your already-full life. Put your career in focus with us! 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 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

The Associate Optometrist provides high-quality vision care by examining, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the visual system. They also serve as a key leader within the practice to ensure a positive patient experience and meet performance KPIs.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School or College of Optometry and licensed to practice in the state. DPA and TPA certifications along with knowledge of current optometric technology are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisVisual System ManagementTeam LeadershipPatient Relationship ManagementKPI Management

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 down 1.5% 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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About EssilorLuxottica Group

Manufacturing
Paris
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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