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How much do opt jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for opt in Connecticut is $33.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $53.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an opt?

An OPT (Optional Practical Training) job is a temporary employment opportunity for international students in the U.S. on an F-1 visa. It allows students to gain practical experience related to their field of study for up to 12 months (or 24 months for STEM graduates). OPT can be undertaken before (pre-completion) or after (post-completion) graduation. Students must obtain authorization from USCIS before starting OPT employment.

What does a typical day look like for an optometrist in a private practice or clinic setting?

In a private practice or clinic, Optometrists usually spend their days conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing vision problems, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting eye diseases. You may also perform minor procedures, consult with other healthcare providers, and educate patients on eye health and preventive care. The role typically involves a balance of direct patient care and administrative work, such as updating medical records and managing follow-up appointments. Collaboration with opticians and other support staff is common to ensure patients receive complete and coordinated care. This variety makes the position engaging and allows you to build lasting relationships with your patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the opt position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optometrist (Opt), you need a Doctor of Optometry degree, state licensure, and a thorough understanding of vision science and ocular health. Familiarity with diagnostic instruments such as phoropters, autorefractors, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential for evaluating and documenting patient care. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and patient education skills help you build trust and communicate effectively with patients. These competencies ensure thorough eye examinations and optimal vision solutions, contributing to high levels of patient satisfaction and quality care.

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Infographic showing various Opt job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,687 per year, or $33 per hour.

Registered Nurse I (Wknd Opt) - Cardiac ICU

Saint Francis Health System

New Haven, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Saint Francis Health System (Oklahoma) rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Full Time
Days
Shift: 7a - 7p
24 hours every weekend
Full-time Benefits
Applicable Shift differentials
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Job Summary: The Registered Nurse I (Wknd Opt) assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients. Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors. Documents steps of the nursing process. Utilizes proper medical terminology. Addresses problems and progress toward goals. Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.
Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.
Working Relationship: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - Yale Campus
Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
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About Saint Francis Health System

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Saint Francis Health System is an integrated, medically based, not-for-profit health system. Our team of over 10,500 physicians and staff members makes us one of Tulsa's largest employers. As a Catholic organization, Saint Francis is true to its mission and values. We believe that healthcare is a basic human right, and that each patient should be treated with dignity and integrity. We foster a collaborative workplace where each person is valued and appreciated for his/her contribution.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1960

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