Locum Tenens Physician - Optometrist Needed in MT

  • ID: 223443A
  • Updated October 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 223443A
  • Job Title Physician - Optometrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Optometry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State MT
  • Practice Setting IHS
  • Start Date 12/14/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking an Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Montana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, seeing patients of all ages. This role involves comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma monitoring, urgent care, and foreign body removal.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Conduct Contact Lens Fittings
  • Provide Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Monitor Glaucoma
  • Evaluate Dry Eye conditions
  • Treat Red Eye/Conjunctivitis
  • Perform Foreign Body Evaluations
  • Provide Post-Op Cataract/LASIK Co-Management
  • Offer Vision Therapy/Lowvision Services
  • Handle Urgent Care cases (flashes/floaters, eye pain, etc.)
  • Provide Contact Lens Training
  • Perform Foreign Body Removal
Additional Information
  • Board Certifications: Optometry
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
  • Call Schedule: No Call
  • Patients Per Day: Minimum 6 patients per day
  • LOA: 240 Days
  • Staffing Mix: Opticians
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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