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Locum Tenens Physician - Optometrist Needed in OR

  • ID: 223545A
  • Updated October 4th, 2026
  • Job ID 223545A
  • Job Title Physician - Optometrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Optometry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State OR
  • Practice Setting Outpatient Clinic
  • Start Date 2/1/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for an 85-day assignment in Oregon. The schedule typically runs from 8:00am to 5:00pm, where you will provide comprehensive eye examinations for adult and pediatric patients, diagnose and manage a broad range of medical and ocular conditions, perform contact lens evaluations and fittings, conduct minor in-office procedures, and co-manage surgical patients.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive eye examinations for adult and pediatric patients.
  • Diagnose and manage a broad range of medical and ocular conditions.
  • Perform contact lens evaluations and fittings.
  • Perform minor in-office procedures, including bump/removal procedures when qualified.
  • Evaluate and manage patients with medical eye conditions.
  • Co-manage surgical patients in coordination with ophthalmologists and other providers.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative eye care as appropriate.
  • Manage approximately 30–40 patient visits per day with scribe support.
  • Provide care across multiple clinic locations.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and clinical staff; Spanish-language proficiency is preferred.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
  • Collaborate with ophthalmology and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of patient care.


Additional Information

  • Board Certification: Optometry
  • EMR: Truchart
  • Patient care involves comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, pediatric eye examinations, medical eye care, minor medical procedures, bump/removal procedures, surgical patient co-management, and management of medically complex ophthalmic patients.
  • Patient volume: Approximately 30–40 patient visits per day with scribe support.
  • Typical schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm.


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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