Optometry

Job Description & Requirements Optometry StartDate:

ASAP Pay Rate:

$135000.00 - $145000.00 About the Role A community health center is seeking an Optometrist to join an established eye care program and provide comprehensive optometry services in a mission-driven, patient-centered setting. This position will primarily support a newer West Bank vision center (approximately 3 miles from New Orleans proper) and will work collaboratively with clinic leadership and support staff to deliver high-quality care to the community.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch.

No call / no weekends:

No weekend clinic and no call responsibilities.

Patient volume:

Approximately 15-18 patients per day.

Clinical mix:

Roughly half routine exams (glasses and contact lenses) and half medical visits (e.g., glaucoma management, eyelid growths, conjunctivitis/pink eye, and related concerns).

Scope of practice:

Opportunity to perform procedures consistent with your training and comfort; refer to specialists when outside scope.

Team support:

Supported by a technician and front-desk staff; provider practices independently on-site.

Program leadership:

Collaborate with an experienced, longstanding lead optometrist within the program.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits and ample PTO Living in New Orleans, LA New Orleans offers a distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, history, and neighborhood charm—along with year-round events and easy access to the Gulf Coast. Whether you're moving solo or with family, the area provides a vibrant lifestyle with strong community ties. Culture & entertainment: Live music, arts, museums, and iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater, Uptown, and Mid-City.

Food scene:

World-famous restaurants and local favorites—plus farmers markets and neighborhood cafes.

Festivals:

A packed calendar including Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and many community events throughout the year.

Outdoor options:

City Park, Audubon Park, the riverfront, and nearby wetlands—plus quick trips to the Gulf Coast.

Weekend getaways:

Easy drives to Baton Rouge, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and other regional destinations.

Community feel:

Friendly, neighborhood-focused living with a strong sense of local identity.

Weather:

Mild winters and long warm seasons—plan for humidity and rainy periods.

Getting around:

Many neighborhoods are walkable/bikeable; driving is common, and streetcars serve select corridors. Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Optometrist, Optometry, Eye Care, Vision Provider AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.