Part-Time Optometrist | Outpatient Clinic Setting
Job Description
Job Description
Part-Time Traveling Optometrist (OD) – New Mexico
Location: Statewide NM (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Taos, Las Cruces, Roswell)
Schedule: 2–6 weekdays per month (Wed/Thu/Fri)
Compensation: $900 per visit
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About The Opportunity
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is seeking a Part-Time Optometrist (OD) to deliver high-quality vision care across multiple New Mexico communities. This is a clinic-based role where you'll function as an extension of established outpatient teams serving senior populations.
If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work with schedule consistency — without the overhead of running your own practice — this opportunity offers flexibility, autonomy, and full administrative support.
Travel Expectations
This is a traveling optometrist role. Candidates must be comfortable driving up to 4 hours to assigned clinic locations, which may include some or all of the following regions:
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Albuquerque
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Santa Fe
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Farmington
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Gallup
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Taos
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Las Cruces
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Roswell
The Setting
This opportunity operates within a community-based outpatient clinic model:
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Full-time clinic staff on-site
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Organized scheduling and patient flow
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Coordinated, team-based care environment
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Value-based model focused on seniors
CMC manages equipment, supplies, scheduling, and billing — allowing you to focus entirely on delivering high-quality vision care.
What You'll Do
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Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
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Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions within your scope
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Prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment recommendations
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Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team
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Deliver patient-centered care in a structured outpatient setting
What Makes This Different
This is not a high-volume retail model.
Our optometrists are integrated into established clinic environments and represent CMC directly within each partner location. We emphasize:
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Quality over volume
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Consistency and predictability
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Administrative and logistical support
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Long-term clinic partnerships
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Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery
Qualifications
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Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
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Active New Mexico optometry license
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Experience with senior populations preferred
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Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
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Comfortable practicing in outpatient clinic environments
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Willingness to travel up to 4 hours to assigned clinics
Schedule
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2–6 weekdays per month (Wednesday–Friday)
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Typical hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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No nights
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No weekends
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No billing or administrative responsibilities
Comprehensive Mobile Care (CMC) is a family-founded healthcare organization with over 25 years of experience increasing access to care for senior and underserved communities across 20+ states.
👓 Ready to provide meaningful vision care while keeping your flexibility? Let's connect.