Locum | Physician Ophthalmology

Weatherby Healthcare; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

24-hour Weatherby consultant access

NALTO charter member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an experienced locum tenens ophthalmologist to cover inpatient ophthalmology and trauma call needs in Mesa, Arizona.

No fixed clinic schedule; privileges required; you’ll perform eyelid lacerations, foreign bodies, ruptured globes, and corneal abrasions, with occasional inpatient follow-up.

Weatherby provides paid malpractice, pre-paid travel and housing, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Hospital privileges required.
• Locum coverage with potential for 2027 dates.
• Experience in trauma ophthalmology preferred.
• Ability to manage eyelid lacerations and foreign bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient ophthalmology coverage.
• Perform trauma-related eye procedures (lac, foreign bodies).
• Manage corneal abrasions and related injuries.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and Weatherby consultant.

Skills

Inpatient ophthalmology

Trauma call coverage

Corneal injuries

Ophthalmic trauma

Job description

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens.

• Leave coverage opportunity with potential for 2027 dates
• Inpatient ophthalmology and trauma call coverage
• Trauma procedures -- eye lid lacerations, foreign bodies, ruptured globes
• Corneal abrasions and additional trauma skill set required
• Occasional clinic follow-up for inpatients -- no set clinic schedule
• Hospital privileges 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

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information.