Locum Tenens Physician - Optometrist Needed in OH

  • ID: 223369A
  • Updated October 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 223369A
  • Job Title Physician - Optometrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Optometry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State OH
  • Practice Setting Outpatient Clinic
  • Start Date 1/2/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Ohio. The schedule involves working Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Fridays ending at 1:00pm or 2:00pm, and one Saturday per month from 8:00am to 1:00pm. In this rural primary-care setting, you will manage a mix of routine exams, medical visits, red eyes, and follow-up care, typically seeing 18 to 20 patients daily.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Conduct comprehensive and routine eye exams
  • Perform red eye evaluations and manage acute red-eye presentations
  • Provide follow-up examinations and post-operative surgical follow-ups
  • Perform dry eye evaluations and management for ocular surface cases
  • Conduct contact lens examinations and fittings
  • Provide glasses/refraction services
  • Perform general ocular health evaluations
  • Administer pre- and post-operative eye care, including cataract post-operative follow-ups
  • Evaluate and manage glaucoma
  • Perform cataract evaluations
  • Manage medical visits
Additional Information
  • Required Board Certifications: Optometry
  • EMR: RevolutionEHR
  • Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
  • Patients per day: 18-22 (typically 18-20)
  • LOA: 240 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 1-2 scribes per doctor (2 preferred); a team of 2-4 ODs on staff
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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