About the role

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is actively seeking a Locum Tenens Optometrist for a correctional medicine opportunity in Butner, North Carolina. This role offers a structured outpatient clinical environment with flexible scheduling and ongoing monthly coverage potential.
Position Details
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Optometry
Setting: Correctional Medicine Facility
Location: Butner, North Carolina
Schedule: Approximately 2 shifts per month (flexible)
Shift Length: 8-hour days (hours may vary)
Start Date: ASAPOn-Call Requirements: None specified
Clinical Responsibilities Perform routine and medically necessary eye examinations Diagnose and manage visual and ocular conditions Prescribe corrective lenses as appropriate Evaluate and manage chronic eye diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye conditions Provide follow-up care and treatment recommendations Coordinate referrals for advanced ophthalmologic evaluation or surgical intervention when necessary Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Requirements:
  • OD degree required
  • Active North Carolina Optometry license required/preferred based on facility requirements
  • Prior clinical optometry experience preferred
  • Strong diagnostic and patient care skills
  • Ability to work independently in a correctional medicine environment
  • CompensationCompetitive all-inclusive locum tenens rate
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Practice Environment
  • Structured correctional healthcare setting
  • Adult patient population
  • Outpatient consultative environment
  • Ongoing monthly coverage potential
  • About TinkBird Healthcare Staffing
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a locum tenens and permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm connecting healthcare organizations with high-quality clinical talent. We operate with a focus on communication, collaboration, and accountability. TinkBird is a small, woman-owned business employer and encourages minority and female candidates to apply. If interested, please apply or email your resume to Kayla Garza at or call/text.

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