About this role
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.