Healthcare

Pediatric - Ophthalmology Physician

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Ascend Medical Staffing 500 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65801
Job typeOther PostedOct 18, 2026 Apply byNov 17, 2026

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About this position

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

Location and commute

500 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65801.

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Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3178347632.