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Locum Tenens Optometrist (1099) $160–$170/Hour

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Listed compensation

$160-$170/hr

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Job Description

LOCUM TENENS OPTOMETRIST (1099) $160–$170/Hour

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: $160–$170 per hour
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
  • Location: Madras and Ontario, Oregon
  • This position can be part-time or full-time, depending on the location
  • 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 in a correctional setting. 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 environment is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnosis of eye conditionsTreatment planningPatient record maintenancePatient education

Optometry Career Context

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $281k (middle half $281k–$281k)33 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Oregon29 active2,008 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 80% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,975 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pendleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,435/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.