Pediatric Ophthalmology
Updated 11/26/25
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Physician
Pediatric-Ophthalmology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
Urgent Need:
Springfield, MO Surgical Center - Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Locum Tenens
Facility: Surgical Center
Practice: Outpatient
Reason: High volume
Required: Board Eligible; MO License, BNDD & DEA
(Can assist, but not cover expense for obtaining MO license)
Clinic schedule: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Need: Full-time locum coverage
Call schedule: 4x month average; Call type: Beeper
Patients per day: 20+
NICU: 1-6 patients per day
EMR: Epic
****A completed Covid vaccination card is now a required bid document to bid your provider and for your provider to be considered to work locums with Mercy***
Procedures: Pediatric strabismus, screening/treatment of amblyopia, refractive errors, down syndrome/cerebral palsy/cortical blindness, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal malformations, retinoblastoma, and optic nerve disorders, nystagmus, drooping/misshapen eyelids & hemangiomas, tear duct disorders, orbital infections & tumors, disorders or eye movement & double vision
Current staffing: 2 physicians (1 full time, 1 part-time), 5 ophthalmic assistants, 1 scheduler
Springfield, MO Surgical Center - Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Locum Tenens
Facility: Surgical Center
Practice: Outpatient
Reason: High volume
Required: Board Eligible; MO License, BNDD & DEA
(Can assist, but not cover expense for obtaining MO license)
Clinic schedule: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Need: Full-time locum coverage
Call schedule: 4x month average; Call type: Beeper
Patients per day: 20+
NICU: 1-6 patients per day
EMR: Epic
****A completed Covid vaccination card is now a required bid document to bid your provider and for your provider to be considered to work locums with Mercy***
Procedures: Pediatric strabismus, screening/treatment of amblyopia, refractive errors, down syndrome/cerebral palsy/cortical blindness, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal malformations, retinoblastoma, and optic nerve disorders, nystagmus, drooping/misshapen eyelids & hemangiomas, tear duct disorders, orbital infections & tumors, disorders or eye movement & double vision
Current staffing: 2 physicians (1 full time, 1 part-time), 5 ophthalmic assistants, 1 scheduler
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service