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