Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Optometry - General/Other in Houlton, ME

Doctor of Medicine | Optometry - General/Other
Location: Houlton, ME
Employer: Alumni Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Specialty  



State ME



Location 59 Bangor St, Houlton, ME, 04730



Requirements When subbing please speak to their compatibility with this being an FQHC need! I would ask Have you worked in an FQHC community clinic or other high-volume Medicaid setting? If not are you comfortable seeing an average of 16 patients per day in that environment? the pt caseload is important and so is knowing they will see all walks of life. Also in your subs please confirm you are aware of the 1800/monthly lodging cap! This likely won't cover regular hotel housing so you'll need to discuss what short term rentals and such would look like ?? I cant submit unless I know that's okay! This job will be working between TWO campuses - South Patten and Houlton - they must be okay with this! Monday: OFF Tuesday: Patten South 7:30am – 6:00pm 30-Minute lunch 10hr day Wednesday: Houlton 7:30am – 6:00pm 4pm-6pm administrative time Thursday: Houlton 7:30am – 6:00pm 30 Minute lunch 10hr day Friday: Houlton 7:30am – 6:00pm 30-Minute lunch 10hr day Job ID #: 3426663 Specialty: Optometrist Start Date: ASAP Shift Details: 7:30a-6p with a 30 minute lunch Schedule: 4 day work week Tuesday-Friday Monday: OFF Tuesday: Patten South 7:30am – 6:00pm 30-Minute lunch 10hr day Wednesday: Houlton 7:30am – 6:00pm 4pm-6pm administrative time Thursday: Houlton 7:30am – 6:00pm 30 Minute lunch 10hr day Friday: Houlton 7:30am – 6:00pm 30-Minute lunch 10hr day Work Details: · Support staff: 1 Optometric Tech 1 Optician · Amount of coverage needed per month: Fulltime · Patients per day: 16 average · Department description: Optometrist provide quality eye care and emergency treatment. The primary focus will be to examine eyes and visual system diagnose problems or impairments prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. · In addition to general optometry are there any specific skills languages or qualifications that the candidate should possess or take into account? No · EMR: Athena MUST have experience with their own computer charting Athena exp not required but preferred - cannot have had techs who've done all their charting for them Practice Setting: · Clinic · FQHC Requirements: · Board Certification: Board Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry · License required: License in hand preferred willing to consider licensing candidates · Graduation from an approved school of optometry · Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background Clinic closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Day after Christmas New Year’s Eve Credentialing Timeframe: FQHC Federally Qualified Health Center – minimal credentialing needed Client will pay for Travel and Lodging - 1800 monthly for the lodging cap 1 roundtrip flight per contract Shift Info: Day 4x10-Hour 07:30 - 18:00



Schedule Day 4x10-Hour (07:30 - 18:00)



Dates Needed 2026-09-14T06:00:00+00:00 - 2027-03-15T06:00:00+00:00



Alumni Healthcare Staffing offers:

• Weekly Direct Deposits
• Travel and Lodging Provided if Needed
• A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage
• 24/7 Availability of your Recruiting Consultant & Credentialing Staff