An Ophthalmologist Is Wanted for Locum Tenens Help in Ohio

Weatherby Healthcare; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Travel & housing expenses prepaid

24/7 consultant access

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks an ophthalmology coverage specialist to support Akron, OH with 24-hour call shifts, trauma coverage, and inpatient consults. The role includes comprehensive ophthalmology duties, ongoing coverage potential, and travel/housing support funded by Weatherby. Malpractice is paid, and a dedicated Weatherby consultant is available 24/7.

Assignment details and time entry are managed in the online portal, with Charter membership in NALTO indicating high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma ophthalmology coverage including trauma and eyelid lacerations.
• Handle 1–2 trauma ER patients and 4–5 inpatient consults daily.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate findings with surgical teams and Weatherby consultant.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Job description

• 24-hour call shifts Monday to Monday
• 1 - 2 trauma ER patients and 4 - 5 inpatient consults daily
• Trauma coverage with inpatient consults
• Light call volume with some days having no calls
• Comprehensive ophthalmology including trauma and eye lid lacerations
• Ongoing coverage potential
• 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