Optometrist Primary Eye Care | Chalmette, LA
Make an impact in a new clinic location with a MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM schedule, no weekends, and no call. This clinic-based Optometrist role offers a $1.00 hourly pay rate, weekly direct-deposit pay, W-2 medical benefits, and access to a strong ophthalmology referral network. Coverage begins 10/28/2026, with candidates able to commit to 34 weeks per month or full-time schedules encouraged to apply.
Quick Facts
- Location: Chalmette, Louisiana
- Start Date: 10/28/2026
- End Date/Duration: Not provided
- Shift: Days, MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM
- Hours/Week: 40 hours
- Employment Type: Not provided
- License/Certs: Full PCF enrollment required during credentialing
- Experience: Contact lens practice and ocular disease experience preferred, but not required
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00/hour
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide primary eye care services in a clinic-based optometry setting.
- Evaluate and manage patients within the Department of Ophthalmologys optometry practice.
- Support an average volume of approximately 20 patients per day.
- Assess and address routine vision and eye-care needs.
- Collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and other eye-care specialists.
- Participate in an integrated practice model with internal referrals.
- Provide care during scheduled weekday clinic hours without weekend or call responsibilities.
What You Need
Required- Ability to complete full PCF enrollment during credentialing.
- Ability to commit to 34 weeks per month or a full-time schedule.
- Ability to work MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM.
Preferred- Experience in contact lens practice.
- Experience with ocular disease.
About the Assignment
Join a new clinic location at a leading facility in Chalmette, Louisiana. The assignment offers an integrated optometry and ophthalmology practice model, close collaboration with ophthalmologists, and access to support from eye-care specialists and subspecialists.
Apply today to be considered for this Optometrist opportunity.
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