Other Physician

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: ASAP
On-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
Compensation
Competitive 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 .