Optometrist — Short-Term Coverage in TX (No Call)

TEC/MFE; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

TEC/MFE is seeking a Texas-licensed optometrist to provide short-term clinic coverage at our flagship Midlothian office for a four-week period in October 2026. The engagement runs Mondays–Wednesdays, Oct 5–28, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a scheduled lunch break.

Approximately 12 clinic days with full technician support. The practice is physician-led with no on-call or administrative burden; the day includes general eye care, refractions, post-ops, and dry eye services.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted Texas optometry license, therapeutic and glaucoma certified — required at start date.
• Comfort with routine cataract and refractive post-operative examinations.
• Interest or experience in ocular surface disease strongly preferred.
• New graduates holding an active Texas license are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive and routine eye examinations.
• Refraction, contact lens evaluations and fittings.
• Dry eye and ocular surface disease management with dedicated service line.
• Diagnosis and management of common anterior segment disease.
• Screening and triage for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract.
• Same-day chart closure in Nextech.

Education

OD degree

Job description

TEC/MFE is seeking a Texas-licensed optometrist to provide short-term clinic coverage at our flagship Midlothian office for a four-week period in October 2026. The engagement runs Mondays–Wednesdays, Oct 5–28, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a scheduled lunch break.

Approximately 12 clinic days with full technician support. The practice is physician-led with no on-call or administrative burden; the day includes general eye care, refractions, post-ops, and dry eye services.