A FL Facility Is Looking for a Locums Ophthalmologist

Weatherby Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel & housing

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an ophthalmologist for inpatient and ER coverage in Florida. The 24-hour shift model requires hospital privileges and board certification, ensuring readiness for lid lacerations, foreign bodies, and ruptured globes.

This assignment includes paid malpractice, pre-paid travel and housing, and direct support from a Weatherby consultant, with access to our nationwide network for seamless onboarding.

Qualifications

• Board-certified ophthalmologist for inpatient and ER coverage.
• Experience handling lid lacerations, foreign bodies, ruptured globes in an acute setting.
• Hospital privileges required for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient ophthalmology coverage (lid lacerations, foreign bodies, ruptured globes).
• Perform/assist with emergency room ophthalmology procedures.
• Adhere to 24-hour schedule and hospital policies.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Emergency care

Inpatient coverage

Education

Board certification in Ophthalmology

Job description

• Schedule: 7 am - 7 am shifts
• Inpatient coverage -- lid lacerations, foreign bodies, ruptured globes
• Emergency room ophthalmology procedures required
• Hospital privileges required
• Board certification required
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO