No salary listed — similar Optometrist roles pay ~$158k (median of 10 jobs)

6.2/10 work-life score · Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,516 active roles in this specialty

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Tec/Mfe
Midlothian, Texas

Optometrist - Short-Term Coverage - $10K - 12 days

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About the Role

Short-term optometry coverage in Midlothian, TX. 12 clinic days in October 2026. No call, no admin burden. $10,000 for the engagement.

Join TEC/MFE as a Optometrist – Short-Term Coverage, No Call in Midlothian, Texas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $120,000 annually.
  • Malpractice covered
  • No administrative burden
  • No production quotas
  • 1099 independent contractor

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • No call required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with TEC/MFE in Midlothian, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care, including routine examinations, contact lens fittings, and management of ocular surface diseases. They will work in a physician-led practice with full technician support to ensure efficient patient flow and same-day chart closure.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and an active, unrestricted Texas optometry license with therapeutic and glaucoma certification. Proficiency in routine cataract and refractive post-operative examinations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OptometryComprehensive eye examinationsRefractionContact lens evaluationContact lens fittingDry eye managementOcular surface disease managementAnterior segment disease diagnosisGlaucoma screeningDiabetic retinopathy screeningCataract post-operative careNextechMeiboFloZEST lid hygiene

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist - Short-Term Coverage - $10K - 12 days at Tec/Mfe a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,516 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, 63% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Optometrist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About Tec/Mfe

Construction
Klang, Selangor
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice covered
No call
No administrative burden
No production quotas
1099 independent contractor