Job Description
Locum Optometrist needed in Houlton/Island Falls, Maine
$130/hr + travel expenses (flight, lodging, rental car OR mileage reimbursement)
Start: 4/6/26
End: 10/30/26
Credentialing: 30 days
Schedule: Monday - Friday or the option to work 4 10/hr days
Patient Volume: 16 ppd
Procedures: Bread & butter Optometry- conduct vision exams, diagnose impairments, prescribe glasses, contacts, medications, and therapeutic procedures. Provide pre- and postoperative care. Manage diabetics, cataracts, glaucoma, and broader pathology including potential pituitary adenoma.
EMR: Athena
License: ME
Certifications: BLS, DEA
EMR: Athena
License: Maine - Will wait for a license!
Additional Info: Support staff: 1-2 Optometric Techs (depending on staffing)
Clinic has two lanes, OCT, visual field, and iCare plenty of equipment. Excellent access to ophthalmology; local specialists see urgent cases (e.g., retinal detachment) within 24 hours.