Locum Tenens Physician - Optometrist Needed in Vermont

Physician - Optometrist

  • ID: 221983A
  • Updated October 25th, 2026
Provider Type Physician
Specialty Optometry
Job Type Locum Tenens
State Vermont
Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
Start Date 11/2/2026

We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Vermont. This role involves working four 10-hour days per week, typically from 8a-5p, with flexibility on specific days. The Optometrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care, including refractions, tonometry, slit-lamp and fundus exams, OCT interpretation, and visual field testing. Duties also encompass contact lens fittings, management of refractive errors, and specialized care for conditions such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, dry eyes, and urgent care needs like flashes, floaters, and eye pain.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Refraction
  • Tonometry
  • Slit-Lamp Exam
  • Fundus Exam (dilated)
  • OCT Interpretation
  • Visual Field Testing
  • Contact Lens Training
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Contact Lens Fittings
  • Refractive Error Management
  • Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Glaucoma Monitoring
  • Dry Eye Evaluations
  • Red Eye/Conjunctivitis
  • Foreign Body Evaluations
  • Vision Therapy/Low Vision Services
  • Urgent Care (flashes/floaters, eye pain, etc.)

Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Optometry
  • EMR: Medent
  • Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
  • Patients per day: 14-16
  • LOA: 240 Days
  • Staffing Mix: techs, opticians and front staff

Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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