Per-Diem Optometrist (Nevada Licensed) - Mobile Community Vision Care
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Job Description
- Per-Diem Optometrist (Nevada Licensed) - Mobile Community Vision Care
- Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
- Schedule: Per-Diem, Event-Based
- Location: Clark County, NV and surrounding areas
Healthy Together is seeking a Nevada-licensed Optometrist to provide community-based vision care to underserved populations throughout Clark County. As a public-private partnership, we work with community partners to bring our mobile vision clinic directly to schools, community centers, libraries, and other locations where access to care is limited.
Our program provides comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyewear, with over 300 styles of glasses to choose from. This role combines clinical practice with public health outreach in a fast-paced environment, supported by opticians and staff who share a commitment to expanding access to care.
Healthy Lives Start Where We Stop.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive eye exams in a mobile clinic setting
- Diagnose and manage refractive and ocular conditions
- Prescribe corrective lenses and clinical treatment plans
- Work closely with opticians and support staff
- Keep clear, accurate clinical documentation
- Follow all Nevada licensing and compliance standards
What We're Looking For
- Active, unrestricted Nevada Optometry License
- Malpractice insurance (or ability to obtain)
- Comfort working in fast-paced, community-based settings
- Strong clinical judgment and good patient rapport
- Reliable, adaptable, and professional
Nice to Have
- Experience in mobile clinics, community health, or outreach
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Experience serving diverse or underserved populations
- Compensation & Structure
- Competitive per-diem or daily rate
- 1099 independent contractor status
- Flexible scheduling
- No long-term commitment required
Why Join Us
- Care-first, community-focused work
- No sales pressure
- Well-run mobile operations
- Respect for your time and expertise
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye exams and clinical treatment plans within a mobile clinic setting. Collaborate with opticians and support staff to deliver vision care to underserved community populations.
Requirements
Must hold an active, unrestricted Nevada Optometry License and possess malpractice insurance. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced, community-based environments with strong clinical judgment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $167k (middle half $153k–$182k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nevada index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Nevada | 22 active | 2,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 675 in the last 30 days | 371 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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