Description
Maine: A respected Federally Qualified Health Center with over 50 years of service seeks multiple Optometrists to join their expanding clinical team. With multiple practice sites across central and northern Maine, this nonprofit delivers primary care, urgent care, mental health, dentistry, podiatry, physical therapy, and more to underserved communities.This is a full-time, outpatient role providing comprehensive eye care as part of an integrated primary care team. The organization is actively recruiting for several locations, allowing you to choose a setting that fits your lifestyle and preferences. Each site offers a supportive clinical environment with modern facilities and collaboration alongside primary care and behavioral health providers. Current practice site options include: – Patten / Houlton – Lincoln – Corinth – Dover-Foxcroft / Brownville You will provide full-scope optometry services including vision exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, and manage ocular health. You will: • Perform comprehensive eye exams and develop treatment plans • Diagnose visual impairments and eye diseases • Prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and medications • Provide patient education and preventive eye care • Collaborate with primary care providers and refer to specialists as needed Become part of a coordinated care model, contributing to improved health outcomes across a diverse patient population. Position Highlights • Outpatient-only optometry role • 4 day/week schedule (no nights, weekends, or holidays) • Average patient volume approximately 16 patients per day • Opportunity to work in one primary site with occasional coverage as needed • Integrated care model with strong provider collaboration • Mission-driven organization serving rural and underserved populations Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience • Federal liability protection (FTCA) provided • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage • Retirement plan with employer match • Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays • CME time with a $2,500 annual expense allowance • NHSC Loan Repayment Site Maine ranks among the very best places to live: #2 Best Quality of Life, #3 Safest State, #3 Climate Safe Haven, and #1 for Air Quality in the USA. This multi-site opportunity spans a broad region of central and northern Maine, offering a range of living options from small-town communities to more developed service hubs. You can choose a setting that fits your lifestyle, whether that means a quiet rural town, a lakeside home, or a location closer to larger amenities. Outdoor recreation is exceptional and truly part of daily life here. The region is home to Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s tallest peak, along with countless lakes, rivers, and trail systems for hiking, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing throughout all four seasons. Bangor serves as the primary regional hub, with a population over 100,000, a growing dining and arts scene, and Bangor International Airport offering direct and connecting flights for easy travel. The Canadian border is within a few hours’ drive, offering additional options for travel and exploration. Residents enjoy affordable housing, low traffic, and a strong sense of community, along with access to shopping, healthcare, and cultural amenities across the region. This is an ideal setting for providers seeking a balanced lifestyle with space, nature, and meaningful community connection. Please contact us today to learn more.
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