Locum Optometry Physician

Position Title

Optometrist

Coverage Justification

Addressing a staffing shortage during recruitment.

Coverage Duration

Immediate start for a period of 3 months, with potential for extension.

Work Environment

Clinic setting.

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break; total of 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
• Manage eye urgent care and emergencies, encompassing medical optometry and treatment of red eye cases.
• Provide services for patients aged 4 years and above, with a high frequency of pupil dilation.
• Experience with glaucoma management is preferred; however, surgical procedures are not part of this role.
• Familiarity with specialty contacts is advantageous but not mandatory.

On-Call Duties

No on-call responsibilities.

Patient Care Metrics

Estimated patient load of 18 scheduled patients per day.

Team Composition

The optometrist will have full support from a dedicated administrative and clinical team.

Electronic Medical Records System

EPIC.

Credentialing Timeline

Anticipated to take approximately 60 days from application submission.

Certification Requirements

• Must possess board certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

State Licensure

An active California optometry license is mandatory.