Optometrist - Optometrist

2 days ago

Houlton, Maine, United States Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC Full-time

Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Id: Y-XX-3426663
  • Profession: Optometrist
  • Specialty: Optometrist
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Houlton, ME
  • Service Setting: Clinic, FQHC
  • Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  • Coverage Period: Sep 14, 2026 - Mar 15, 2027
  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Tue - Fri, 7:30a - 6:00p
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and Lodging covered ($1,800 monthly cap, 1 roundtrip flight per contract)

PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Patient Demographics: All ages, high Medicaid population
  • Patient Volume/Census: 16 per day
  • Case Mix: General optometry, emergency eye care

FACILITY INFORMATION

  • EMR System: Athena
  • Support Staff Available: 1 Optometric Tech, 1 Optician
  • Reason for Coverage: Full-time coverage needed

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Credentialing Timeline: Minimal credentialing (FQHC)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Licenses: Active ME license preferred
  • Board: Board Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  • Experience: Experience in FQHC or high-volume Medicaid setting preferred
  • Other Qualifications: Graduation from an approved school of optometry. Clean criminal and DHHS background.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide quality eye care and emergency treatment to a diverse patient population.
  • Examine eyes and visual systems to diagnose problems or impairments.
  • Prescribe corrective lenses and provide comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions as needed.
  • Work collaboratively across two campus locations (South Patten and Houlton) within an FQHC setting.