Ophthalmologist Is Needed for Locums Assistance in Arizona

Weatherby Healthcare; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 332,000 - 443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

24/7 Weatherby consultant access

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks an ophthalmology locum to provide inpatient trauma call coverage in Mesa, AZ. The assignment offers potential dates into 2027 with competitive compensation and paid travel/housing.

You’ll manage corneal injuries, eyelid traumas, and related ophthalmic procedures while maintaining occasional inpatient follow-ups. Hospitals require privileges; Weatherby provides 24/7 consultant support and prepaid travel.

Qualifications

• Inpatient ophthalmology and trauma call experience.
• Experience with eyelid lacerations, foreign bodies, ruptured globes.
• Corneal abrasions management and trauma skills required.

Responsibilities

• Leave coverage opportunity with potential for 2027 dates.
• Occasional clinic follow-up for inpatients; no set clinic schedule.
• Assignment details and time entry handled in an online portal.
• Weatherby consultant available 24/7 for support.
• Travel and housing expenses prepaid; malpractice insurance provided.

Skills

Ophthalmology care

Trauma call coverage

Eyelid lacerations

Corneal injuries management

Job description

• 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