Optometrist (OD) - Locum Tenens
Location: Bangor, ME
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
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Optometrist (OD) - Locum Tenens SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Optometrist (OD) for a locum tenens contract position at a federally qualified health center. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to practice comprehensive optometric care in a supportive, team-based environment. As an Optometrist (OD) locum tenens provider, you will deliver a wide range of eye care services to a diverse patient base, working alongside an integrated healthcare team. The contract assignment spans from November 2025 through June 2026, offering a consistent schedule and competitive compensation. This position is perfectly suited for those who value flexibility, clinical variety, and the chance to contribute to a community-focused practice. The location offers a welcoming community and the chance to provide meaningful care in a beautiful setting.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive eye exams, refractions, and vision assessments for patients of all ages.
- Perform contact lens fittings, training, and ongoing management for new and existing lens wearers.
- Conduct evaluations and therapeutic interventions for dry eye and other common ocular surface disorders.
- Monitor and manage glaucoma and perform diabetic eye exams in accordance with up-to-date clinical guidelines.
- Co-manage post-operative cataract and LASIK patients in collaboration with ophthalmology partners.
- Deliver urgent eye care, including the evaluation and management of red eye, flashes, floaters, and acute eye pain.
- Perform fundus examinations, interpret OCT results, visual field testing, tonometry, and slit-lamp exams as indicated.
- Provide foreign body removal and document all findings and treatments accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Collaborate with a primary care team and an optometric technician to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
- Competitive hourly pay, disbursed weekly.
- Comprehensive travel package: flight, lodging, and rental car reimbursement included.
- No on-call requirements; consistent and predictable schedule.
- Light to moderate patient load, averaging approximately 16 patients per day.
- Supportive, integrated healthcare team environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.
- Exposure to a broad spectrum of optometric cases and procedures.
- Active or eligible license to practice optometry as required by state regulations.
- Board Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO).
- Valid DEA registration.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
- Graduation from an accredited optometry program (OD degree).
- Minimum of two years' clinical experience preferred; one year considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
- Demonstrated comfort and competence in providing care within rural or community-focused healthcare settings.
- Possesses strong clinical skills in comprehensive optometry and emergency ocular care.
- Has experience working in settings such as community health centers or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
- Exhibits flexibility and adaptability, thriving in a locum tenens or temporary contract role.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with both patients and the healthcare team.
- Values the opportunity for professional growth through exposure to a variety of cases and procedures.
- Maintains a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- This is a contract-based, locum tenens assignment with a set duration from November 2025 to June 2026.
- Work is performed in a well-equipped, supportive environment with access to advanced diagnostic tools and a dedicated optometric technician.
- No on-call duties are required, and the schedule is designed to promote work-life balance.
- All travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the employer.
- Join a team that is committed to delivering high-quality optometric care within a collaborative, patient-focused framework.
- Enjoy the professional satisfaction of serving a community in need while benefiting from a flexible, rewarding assignment.
If you are an experienced Optometrist (OD) seeking a fulfilling locum tenens opportunity, we encourage you to apply now by clicking the job application button. Join a dynamic healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and rewarding setting. Take the next step in your optometric career with this exceptional contract role!