Optometrist - Optometrist

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Houlton (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a licensed Optometrist for a locum-tenens assignment in Houlton, ME. The role covers two campus locations (South Patten and Houlton) within an FQHC setting, with a Tue–Fri, 7:30a–6:00p schedule and full clinical duties including emergency eye care.

Candidates should have an OD, NBEO certification, ME license, and experience in high-volume Medicaid settings or FQHCs. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of optometry.
• Active ME license preferred.
• Board Certification by NBEO.
• Experience in FQHC or high-volume Medicaid setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality eye care and emergency treatment to a diverse patient population.
• Examine eyes and visual systems to diagnose problems or impairments.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and provide comprehensive treatment plans.
• Prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions as needed.
• Work collaboratively across two campus locations (South Patten and Houlton) within an FQHC setting.

Skills

Optometry

Emergency eye care

Team collaboration

Medicaid experience

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Board Certification NBEO

Job description

Houlton, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

• Coverage Period: Sep 14, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tue – Fri, 7:30a – 6:00p
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and Lodging covered ($1,800 monthly cap, 1 roundtrip flight per contract)
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-XX-3426663
  
• Profession: Optometrist
  
• Specialty: Optometrist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Houlton, ME
  
• Service Setting: Clinic, FQHC
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 14, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tue – Fri, 7:30a – 6:00p
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and Lodging covered ($1,800 monthly cap, 1 roundtrip flight per contract)
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages, high Medicaid population
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 16 per day
  
• Case Mix: General optometry, emergency eye care
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Athena
  
• Support Staff Available: 1 Optometric Tech, 1 Optician
  
• Reason for Coverage: Full-time coverage needed
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Credentialing Timeline: Minimal credentialing (FQHC)
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active ME license preferred
  
• Board: Board Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  
• Experience: Experience in FQHC or high-volume Medicaid setting preferred
  
• Other Qualifications: Graduation from an approved school of optometry. Clean criminal and DHHS background.
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide quality eye care and emergency treatment to a diverse patient population.
  
• Examine eyes and visual systems to diagnose problems or impairments.
  
• Prescribe corrective lenses and provide comprehensive treatment plans.
  
• Prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions as needed.
  
• Work collaboratively across two campus locations (South Patten and Houlton) within an FQHC setting.