Locum Tenens | Optometrist
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The Opportunities are Endless
Regardless of where you go in the country, there will always be a need for quality optometrists. Whether you take an assignment in the mountains of Maine, sunny Florida, or anywhere in between, there is an opportunity there for you.
With more facilities than ever needing optometrists, we are searching for passionate, skilled, and qualified providers to staff these facilities and ultimately provide care to patients in need of being seen.
Search our open optometry job listings or continue reading to discover all the options you may have when it comes to deciding where you want to work.
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COMBATING THE OPTOMETRIST SHORTAGE
The shortage of optometrists is because many patients have put off eye appointments due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, there is a backlog of appointments as more and more patients are returning to their optometrist.
That’s where Barton Associates comes into play. To assist hospitals, private practices, and eye centers with this influx of appointments, Barton is working hard to find skilled locum tenens optometrists to provide assistance to these facilities on both short- and long-term assignments.
Your help is needed! Take a look at our open jobs below.
Locum Tenens Optometry Jobs
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR CURRENT OPEN OPTOMETRIST JOBS!
Physician - OptometristWe are seeking an experienced Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Vermont, commencing Oct 12, 2026. This role involves working 8a-5p shifts, performing comprehensive eye exams, managing refractive errors, and addressing various eye conditions such as diabetic eye exams, glaucoma monitoring, and urgent care for issues like flashes, floaters, and... View This Job
We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist for a 5-day assignment in Texas, starting Oct 19, 2026. The schedule involves 8am - 5pm shifts, focusing on comprehensive eye exams, retina checks, prescribing and updating eyeglasses prescriptions, and diabetic eye exams. Ophthalmology cases will be transferred out to specialists.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform comprehensive... View This Job
We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for a 90-day assignment with our client in Montana, beginning Nov 9, 2026. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., where appointment lengths vary from 15-45 minutes depending on the specific case.Responsibilities and DutiesManage all primary care cases for patients... View This Job
Our client in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Optometrist for a 120-day assignment starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves working 8am-4:30pm shifts, providing comprehensive primary eye care, managing refractive errors, addressing common eye diseases, and handling urgent eye discomfort for patients.Responsibilities and DutiesManage a wide variety of cases focused... View This Job
Our client in Alabama is seeking a dedicated Optometrist for a 70-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role involves a consistent Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing primarily on patient evaluations and comprehensive charting. Join a dynamic team and provide essential eye care services.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform... View This Job
We are seeking an Optometrist Physician for a 90-day assignment starting Nov 1, 2026, in Louisiana. This clinic-based role focuses on primary eye care within the Department of Ophthalmology, involving a Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM schedule with no weekends. The position offers a close working relationship with ophthalmologists... View This Job
Travel West as a Locum
YOUR NEXT LOCUM TENENS ASSIGNMENT COULD BRING YOU HERE!
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the country! With an area of 663,300 square miles, you could fit other states within Alaska. You could fit Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia within the arctic state with space to spare.
Arizona
Arizona, appropriately named “The Grand Canyon State” became a state on February 14, 1912. After World War II, the widespread availability of refrigeration and air conditioning caused Arizona’s population to boom and Phoenix to become one of the fastest growing cities in America.
California
The first Spanish missionaries arrived in California in the 1700s, but California didn’t become a U.S. territory until 1847, as part of the treaty ending the Mexican-American War. Shortly thereafter, the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 inspired a wave of settlers to head to the west coast in search of fortune. In 1850 California became the 31st state, and is now the third largest state behind Alaska and Texas.
Colorado
Colorado’s southwest corner intersects with Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico at a single point known as the Four Corners—the only place in the country where you can stand in four states at the same time.
Hawaii
The Aloha State became the 50th U.S. state in 1959. The nickname comes from a way to say hello and goodbye in Hawaiian. Also, Hawaii is the only U.S. state with two official languages: English and Hawaiian.
Idaho
Due to its location in the west, Idaho was one of the later states to be admitted to the union. The origin of the name is cloudy- to say the least. According to records, the name “Idaho” was proposed by George M. Willing in 1860.
Montana
Native American tribes living on the land felt that the settlers were encroaching on their way of life. In 1876 the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes banded together to take back their land, defeating the U.S. Army at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.
Nevada
From deserts to mountains, Nevada has something to offer for everyone. The state’s capital, Las Vegas, is the casino capital of the world. In one of Nevada’s valleys, you’ll find Lake Tahoe – North America’s largest alpine lake. Las Vegas gets more than 42 million visits per year.
New Mexico
Following the Mexican-American War in 1848, Mexico ceded the land that would become New Mexico to the United States. The government accepted the land’s residents as U.S. citizens with full rights. Decades later, both the Confederate and the Union claimed ownership of the land during the Civil War.
Oregon
Living in the Pacific Northwest comes with a lot of perks! You may need an emergency raincoat when you go out, but you’ll always be comfortable in the year-round moderate temperatures. There’s a reason why so many settlers took the Oregon trail.
Utah
Utah has been inhabited for thousands of years by native groups including the Puebloans, Navajo, and Ute. The first major outside group to travel to Utah and settle in the area were Mormons. Today, just over half of Utah residents identify as Mormon.
Washington
Washington is the only US state named after a president. Other states’ names often came from English cities, Native American words, or the suggestions of European colonizers. Today, many people get confused between Washington state and the nation’s capital, Washington D.C.. What you may not know is that there’s an extreme irony there.
Wyoming
Wyoming is a great place to be a locum. Whether you’re a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or both, there’s something for everyone in the Equality State. Did you know Wyoming was the first state to grant suffrage to women? It’s also home to the world’s first national park!
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