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Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to cover the state of Louisiana and/or the Wichita, KS area. Interested candidates need to be able to obtain licensure in Louisiana and/or Kansas. This position ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Louisville, KY · On-site

Description We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to provide care at nursing homes throughout Louisiana. Interested candidates must be willing to obtain licensure in Louisiana. All travel expenses ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Description We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to cover the state of Louisiana and/or the Wichita, KS area. Interested candidates need to be able to obtain licensure in Louisiana and/or Kansas.

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

El Dorado, AR · On-site

Description We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to provide care at nursing homes throughout Louisiana. Interested candidates must be willing to obtain licensure in Louisiana. All travel expenses ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Evansville, IN · On-site

Description We are seeking a Travel Optometrist to provide mobile care throughout Central and Eastern Illinois. Interested candidates must be able to obtain an Illinois license. This is an excellent ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Lexington, KY · On-site

Description We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to provide care at nursing homes throughout Louisiana. Interested candidates must be willing to obtain licensure in Louisiana. All travel expenses ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Lafayette, LA · On-site

We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to join our team and provide excellent eye care to our patients! This position would be to provide services within Northern Louisiana . Whether you are a new ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Alexandria, LA · On-site

Job Type Full-time, Part-time, Contract Description We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to join our team and provide excellent eye care to our patients! This position would be to provide services ...

Aria Care Partners

Traveling Optometrist

Lafayette, LA · On-site

Description We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to join our team and provide excellent eye care to our patients! This position would be to provide services within Northern Louisiana . Whether you ...

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How much do traveling optometrist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for traveling optometrist in the United States is $124,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traveling optometrist?

A Traveling Optometrist is an eye care professional who provides vision and eye health services at multiple locations rather than being based in a single clinic. They may work with healthcare facilities, nursing homes, corporate offices, or mobile clinics to offer eye exams, prescribe corrective lenses, and diagnose ocular conditions. This role often involves frequent travel and flexible scheduling, making it ideal for those who enjoy variety in their work environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a traveling optometrist?

To thrive as a Traveling Optometrist, you need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensure, and strong clinical skills in assessing and managing vision and ocular health. Familiarity with portable diagnostic equipment, electronic health records (EHR), and billing systems is essential. Excellent interpersonal communication, adaptability, and organizational skills help you deliver care across diverse settings and populations. These abilities are crucial for providing consistent, high-quality eye care while managing the logistical demands of travel and varying practice environments.

What is a typical work schedule like for a traveling optometrist?

A Traveling Optometrist's schedule often involves visiting multiple clinics, optical stores, or care facilities throughout the week, with some practices requiring overnight or regional travel. Appointments may be set in advance, but flexibility is important, as patient needs and travel distances can vary day to day. You’ll typically work independently, but also coordinate closely with clinic staff, optical dispensers, and, occasionally, other eye care professionals. This dynamic work environment offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to reach underserved communities, making it an appealing choice for those who enjoy both travel and patient interaction.

How much does a traveling optometrist make?

Traveling optometrists typically earn between $80,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the scope of assignments. They often work on a contract basis, traveling to provide eye care services in various settings, which may include clinics, mobile units, or remote areas.
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Infographic showing various Traveling Optometrist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,213 per year, or $59.7 per hour.

Traveling Optometrist

Aria Care Partners

Fayetteville, AR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Traveling Optometrist to provide care at nursing homes throughout Louisiana. Interested candidates must be willing to obtain licensure in Louisiana. All travel expenses are reimbursed. Relocation stipend provided for Optometrists willing to move their home to Louisiana! 


Whether you are a new college graduate or a seasoned physician, this could be a perfect opportunity! As an Aria Care Partners Optometrist, your responsibilities include servicing patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities around central and northern Louisiana. Delivering clinical services and routine, acute, and chronic eye disease care. To be successful in this role, you should be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from the disabled to the elderly. Ultimately, you will ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries.


Work-Life Balance that Works for You!


Compensation

  • Production based model with minimum per day rate guaranteed.
  • Time and mileage rates given for drives to/from facilities.

*Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.


Responsibilities

  • Conduct eye exams using mobile optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
  • Diagnose and treat ocular disease.
  • Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
  • Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
  • Answer questions and educate patients, family or responsible parties, and facility staff about any concerning vision and optical matters.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service through all patient interactions.
  • Support in the development of the overall service.

Do what you do best, patient care! We focus on the clinical operations team managing all the coordination, including Scheduling and billing, so you can stay focused on doing what you love, providing "The Senior Standard of Care" to our patients!


Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.


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