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Optometrist

VieMed

Optometrist – Primary Eye Care

Join a new clinic location in Chalmette for a weekday optometry assignment with no weekends and no call. This opportunity offers an integrated practice model, strong internal referrals, collaboration with ophthalmology specialists, and a start date of 10/28/2026.

Location: Chalmette, Louisiana

Start Date: 10/28/2026

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: Assignment coverage; exact employment type not provided

License/Certs: Full PCF enrollment required during credentialing

Experience: Optometry experience; contact lens and ocular disease experience preferred but not required

Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Pay: $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 You'll Do

  • Provide primary eye care within an ophthalmology and optometry practice.
  • Evaluate and manage patients in a clinic-based setting.
  • Deliver comprehensive optometric services based on patient needs.
  • Collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and other specialists.
  • Utilize an integrated referral network to support coordinated patient care.
  • Participate in a practice serving an average of approximately 20 patients per day.
  • Support coverage for a newly opening clinic location until full staffing is established.

What You Need

Required
  • Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
  • Commitment to work 3–4 weeks per month or full time.
  • Full PCF enrollment during credentialing.
  • Ability to provide primary eye care in a clinic-based setting.
Preferred
  • Experience in contact lens practice.
  • Experience managing ocular disease.

About the Assignment This position supports a new clinic location at a leading facility in Chalmette, Louisiana. The role focuses on primary eye care within an integrated optometry and ophthalmology model, with close collaboration with ophthalmologists and access to specialists and subspecialists throughout the health system. The clinic is open Monday through Friday with no weekend or call requirements. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife

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