Staff Ophthalmologist

LocumTenens.com; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an ophthalmologist for a 24-hour shift locum assignment in North Carolina. The clinician will cover inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology services, including ED consults and trauma-related cases, with on-site responsibilities and near-coverage requirements.

The assignment emphasizes urgent ophthalmic trauma care, with expected case volumes and procedures such as ruptured globe repair, eyelid laceration repair, and corneal foreign body removal.

Qualifications

• Board certification required.
• Inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology coverage on 24-hour shifts.
• Evaluate hospital and ED consults, including trauma procedures like ruptured globe, eyelid lacerations, corneal foreign bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmology coverage for inpatient and outpatient cases on 24-hour shifts.
• Evaluate all hospital and ED ophthalmology consults.
• Perform trauma-related procedures as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Trauma care

Emergency consults

On-call

Education

Board-certified ophthalmologist

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-NCTitle: MD Dates Needed: 11/20/2026 (8:00 AM) - 11/27/2026 (8:00 AM)Shift Type: 24-Hour ShiftAssignment Type: Inpatient; OutpatientCall Required: YesBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: Locums

About the FacilityThis health system provides inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology services with the clinical infrastructure necessary to support trauma-related eye care and ED consultation coverage. The facility operates on an on-site basis and maintains established protocols to support 24-hour call-based ophthalmology coverage. Clinical operations are structured to ensure quality eye care delivery for the community served.

About the Facility LocationNorth Carolina offers a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, scenic mountain landscapes, and coastal areas. The state features year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, and cultural exploration. Mountain towns, coastal communities, and inland areas each provide distinct outdoor, historical, and cultural activities available throughout the year.

About the Clinician's WorkdayClinicians will provide inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology coverage on 24-hour shifts, evaluating all hospital and ED consults including the surgical treatment of trauma, with anticipated volumes of 5-8 patients per day and an average of 5-6 patients per clinician. Required procedures include repair of ruptured globe, repair of eyelid lacerations, and removal of corneal foreign bodies. Clinicians must remain within 20 minutes of the medical center while on call; no ICU or critical care duties are required, and code response is not expected for this assignment. EPIC EMR training is preferred for this locum tenens position.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 5-8 patients per day; avg 5-6 patients per clinicianPatient Population: All AgesLocation Type: On-SiteGovernment: No

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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