Part-Time Traveling Optometrist (OD) – New Mexico
Location: Statewide NM (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Taos, Las Cruces, Roswell)
Schedule: 2–4 weekdays per month (Wed/Thu/Fri)
Compensation: $1,200 per diem
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:
- Albuquerque
- Santa Fe
- Farmington
- Gallup
- Taos
- Las Cruces
- Roswell
Mileage reimbursement is provided.
The Setting
This opportunity operates within a community-based outpatient clinic model:
- Full-time clinic staff on-site
- Organized scheduling and patient flow
- Coordinated, team-based care environment
- 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
- Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions within your scope
- Prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment recommendations
- Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team
- 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:
- Quality over volume
- Consistency and predictability
- Administrative and logistical support
- Long-term clinic partnerships
- Ethical, mission-driven healthcare delivery
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program
- Active New Mexico optometry license
- Experience with senior populations preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Comfortable practicing in outpatient clinic environments
- Willingness to travel up to 4 hours to assigned clinics
Schedule
- 2–6 weekdays per month (Wednesday–Friday)
- Typical hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- No nights
- No weekends
- 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.