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Travel Optometrist - New York (Accepting New Graduates)

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, San Diego, CA, United States


Traveling Optometrist - Skilled Nursing Facilities (New Graduates Welcome)
Work Location

On-site at Skilled Nursing Facilities in Queens, NY (Brooklyn, Westchester, Queens, Rockland, Bronx, Long Island)

Travel between assigned facilities required (1-2 facilities per day minimum)

Job Type
Full-Time / Part-Time / Contract (On-site, Travel Role)

Schedule
Monday - Friday

Days per Week: 2-5 days (based on availability)

No evenings | No weekends | No on-call

Compensation
$750 - $950 per day

Daily bonus opportunities for optional increased patient load

Ability to increase earnings by seeing additional patients

Patient Volume
High 20s per day (Full patient roster consistently available)

Practice Overview
A well-established eye care organization is seeking motivated and personable Optometrists to provide on-site vision care to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) across Queens, NY. This is a mobile, facility-based role focused on serving the elderly population with full clinical and administrative support.

Optometrists are assigned specific nursing homes and will travel to at least two Skilled Nursing Facilities per day, selected from an assigned group of locations. Providers typically work 5-6 hours per day, finishing once the patient load is completed.

Position Overview
This role is ideal for Optometrists who enjoy autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful work with geriatric patients. The organization handles all scheduling, billing, and administrative tasks, allowing providers to focus entirely on patient care. A medical assistant is assigned daily, and portable equipment is provided.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye exams to nursing home residents

Diagnose and manage vision conditions in geriatric patients

Educate patients and caregivers on eye health and treatment plans

Travel to a minimum of two Skilled Nursing Facilities per day (from assigned locations)

Work independently with clinical confidence and professionalism

Collaborate with assigned medical assistant during patient visits

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling (set your own days and hours)

Malpractice insurance fully covered

Mileage reimbursement at $0.40 per mile

Reimbursement for tolls and gas

Medical assistant support throughout the workday

Portable diagnostic equipment provided

Professional development assistance

Referral bonus program

Schedule Details

Start time between 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Finish once patient load is completed

Monday - Friday only

No weekends or on-call requirements

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Active New York Optometry License (Required)

1+ year of experience preferred (new graduates welcome)

Experience with elderly patients is a plus

Reliable personal vehicle required (travel role)

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