Locum Tenens Optometrist (1099)
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$120-$130/hr
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Job Description
LOCUM TENENS OPTOMETRIST (1099)
ATC Healthcare Northwest is seeking a qualified Locum Tenens Optometrist for a 13-week assignment at correctional healthcare facilities in Madras and Ontario, Oregon.
This opportunity is ideal for an optometrist interested in contract work, competitive hourly compensation, and providing essential eye care to an underserved patient population. Previous correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
Locum Tenens Optometrist Job Details
- Position: Locum Tenens Optometrist
- Pay: $120–$130 per hour
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
- Location: Madras and Ontario, Oregon
- Work Setting: Correctional Healthcare Facilities
- Other details TBD
Locum Tenens Optometrist Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision screenings.
- Diagnose and manage common eye conditions and diseases.
- Prescribe corrective lenses and medications as appropriate and within the scope of licensure.
- Develop treatment plans and recommend appropriate follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
- Educate patients on eye health, vision correction, and preventive care.
- Follow applicable clinical standards, facility protocols, and professional practice requirements.
Locum Tenens Optometrist Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program.
- Active Oregon optometry license or ability to obtain the required license before the assignment begins.
- Previous clinical optometry experience required.
- Correctional healthcare experience preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a structured correctional healthcare environment.
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has provided healthcare staffing solutions for nearly 40 years. As a family-owned company with more than 60 franchise locations nationwide, ATC Healthcare connects qualified healthcare professionals with opportunities in medical facilities and healthcare settings across the country.
ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal,
state, or local law.
Apply today to learn more about this Locum Tenens Optometrist contract opportunity with ATC Healthcare Northwest.
Key Responsibilities
The optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose eye conditions, and develop treatment plans for patients within correctional facilities. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and possess an active Oregon optometry license. Previous clinical optometry experience is required, while experience in a correctional healthcare setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Tenens Optometrist (1099) at ATC Portland a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,954 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $251k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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