Locum Tenens Physician - Optometrist Needed in IN
- ID: 214720A
- Updated February 12th, 2026
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- Job ID 214720A
- Job Title Physician - Optometrist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Optometry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State IN
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 60 Days
Job Description
Our client in Indiana is seeking a skilled Optometrist for a 60-day assignment beginning May 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary vision care, managing acute and long-term cases, and performing thorough visual examinations for patients, working 30-40 hours per week. You will be responsible for a range of duties from diagnostic testing to formulating prognoses and educating patients.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide primary vision care to patients
- Manage acute and long term care cases
- Perform visual examinations
- Chart and record reviewal
- Order, Interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Identify and assess patients vision issues
- Formulate and plan prognosis based on patient's condition
- Discuss cases with other health professional and make referrals when needed based upon patients condition
- Prepare comprehensive patient care plans
- Educate patients
- Notate and record findings in EMR
- Ensure continuity of care and advise on home care between visits
- Provide telephone consolation or triage as needed
- Perform routine eye exams
- Address refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- Manage various eye conditions including dry eye, conjunctivitis, and glaucoma
- Handle cases involving contact lenses
- Address cases of visual binocular vision problems
Additional Information
- Board Certification in Optometry
- Experience with eClinicalWorks EMR
- Work schedule of 30 - 40 hours per week
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided