Locum Tenens Physician - Optometrist Needed in MT
- ID: 215744A
- Updated March 9th, 2026
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- Job ID 215744A
- Job Title Physician - Optometrist
- Provider Type Physician
- Specialty Optometry
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State MT
- Practice Setting Corporation
- Duration 240 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Montana, starting Jun 1, 2026. The schedule offers flexibility with either a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule, or a 1 week on/1 week off rotation. This role involves performing comprehensive eye examinations, handling acute evaluations, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy screenings, and making specialty referrals.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform routine comprehensive eye examinations.
- Conduct acute evaluations for eye irritation and foreign bodies.
- Provide glaucoma screening and treatment.
- Perform diabetic retinopathy screening utilizing a JVN imaging system.
- Manage referrals to specialty ophthalmology services.
- Note: No surgical services are performed onsite.
- Maintain an average daily patient volume of approximately 12–14 patients.
- Manage appointment lengths ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on visit type.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Optometry
- EMR System: RPMS
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