About this opportunity
TEC/MFE lists this Optometrist - Short-Term Coverage - $10K - 12 days opportunity in midlothian, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Optometrist — Short-Term Coverage
Midlothian, Texas | October 2026
Location: Midlothian, TX — flagship office
Engagement: 1099 independent contractor, temporary coverage
Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays — October 5 through October 28, 2026 (12 clinic days)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $10,000 for the full 12-day engagement
Malpractice: Covered by the practice
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Texas-licensed optometrist to provide clinic coverage for a defined four-week period this October at our flagship Midlothian office.
This is a physician-led practice. You will walk into a full schedule, a technician team that runs a tight pre-test and workup, and a front office that keeps the day moving. Great culture. No call. No administrative burden. No production quotas.
The day is predictable: general eye care, ocular surface disease, and stable post-ops. Opportunity for additional dry eye treatments.
The people here are the reason this posting is short. Our staff have been with us for years, they like each other, and they take care of visiting doctors.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday — October 5, 6, 7 / 12, 13, 14 / 19, 20, 21 / 26, 27, 28
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a scheduled lunch break
Approximately 15–30 patients per day
Full technician support for pre-testing and workup
Compensation and Terms
$10,000 total, contingent on commitment to all 12 scheduled clinic days
1099 independent contractor engagement
Professional liability coverage provided by the practice
Terms documented in a written engagement agreement prior to start
Clinical Scope
Comprehensive and routine eye examinations
Refraction, contact lens evaluations and fittings
Dry eye and ocular surface disease management — our dedicated dry eye service line includes MeiboFlo thermal treatment and ZEST lid hygiene, with trained staff to run them
Diagnosis and management of common anterior segment disease
Screening and triage for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract
Same-day chart closure in Nextech
Requirements
Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited institution
Active, unrestricted Texas optometry license, therapeutic and glaucoma certified — required at start date
Comfort with routine cataract and refractive post-operative examinations
Interest or experience in ocular surface disease strongly preferred
Steady, efficient clinical pace with a patient-centered manner
New graduates holding an active Texas license are welcome to apply
Why This Practice
Physician-led.
A real dry eye service line with the equipment and staff to support it
Strong technician and scribe support; you see patients, not paperwork
Modern diagnostic suite
Genuine potential for extension or an ongoing arrangement for the right fit
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Worksite address
midlothian, TX, 76065, US
Who can apply
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