Job Title: Part Time Optometrist - Correctional Facilities in Salters, SC
Why Apply?Join a dynamic healthcare team at a leading facility in South Carolina offering flexible schedules, competitive hourly pay, and impactful work. Enjoy a supportive environment with weekly pay, excellent benefits, and an immediate start date now accepting applications for upcoming placements.
Quick Facts
- Location: Salters, SC (with split effort in Estill, SC)
- Start Date: 12/15/2025
- End Date: TBD (Pending privileges approval)
- Shift: 3 days/week on-site, additional days in Estill, SC (flexible full-time potential)
- Hours/Week: Approximately 24+ hours/week
- Employment Type: 1099 Contract
- Certifications: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS
- Experience: Prior optometry experience preferred; specific years not specified
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $105/hr (all-inclusive)
- Pay Package: Discussed upon application
- Benefits Include:
- Weekly direct deposit pay schedule
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage via A+ rated carrier
- Robust referral bonus program
- Dedicated support team and recruiter
- Credentialing and compliance assistance
- Reimbursements for licensure, certifications, travel, and lodging when applicable
- Access to discounts on travel, entertainment, and retail through PerkSpot
What You ll Do
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams and evaluations
- Prescribe corrective lenses and diagnose visual disorders
- Document patient findings accurately
- Follow clinic protocols and safety procedures
- Collaborate with facility staff to ensure quality patient care
- Engage with correctional facility staff and manage patient care efficiently
- Maintain compliance with all licensing and facility regulations
What You Need
Required: - Valid optometry license/certification (please confirm credential requirements)
- Experience in providing eye care services (years not specified)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in a correctional environment
Preferred: - Prior experience in correctional or similar healthcare settings
About the Assignment
This position offers the opportunity to deliver essential eye care services within a correctional setting in South Carolina. The selected candidate will work approximately 3 days per week on-site with potential flexibility for full-time effort, supporting the health and well-being of a unique patient population. The assignment begins immediately upon credentialing approval, with a focus on providing impactful, compassionate care.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply 
