Optometrist - Locums

Job ID: 2805436 Specialty: Optometrist

Start Date: 05/05/2025

Contract Length: 26 Weeks

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMShifts: 5x 8-hour shifts per week Patients per Day: 12-14 patients; appointments scheduled every 30 minutes First/Last Patient: 8:00 AM / 4:30 PMPatient Population: Primarily pediatric patients Some adult patients with developmental delays or binocular vision issues (not required for locum to see adults)

Department Overview: Outpatient hospital setting with support staff including techs, ophthalmologists, and optometrists Department handles both routine and high-acuity pediatric optometry cases Equipped with full diagnostic imaging devices Optometrists conduct workups and manage patient care Patients are often co-managed by other pediatric specialties, such as neurology and craniofacial teams

Preferred Skills and Experience: Residency in pediatric optometry is highly preferred If no pediatric residency, at least 3 years of pediatric optometry experience required Experience with strabismus and binocular vision exams Ability to perform contact lens fitting, including complex fittings for pediatric patientsEMR: Epic

Requirements: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree Active California optometry licenseBLS certification Experience working with pediatric populations, including those with complex needs

Pay Rate: $125-145 per hour depending on experience Payment: Weekly direct deposit Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided Support: Dedicated recruiter assistance throughout the assignment Onboarding Process: Expedited credentialing available Assistance with compliance and facility paperwork Orientation provided before the start date About Vivo Health Staff: Vivo Health Staff is a locum tenens staffing firm specializing in placing healthcare professionals in temporary and long-term assignments across the United States. We are committed to