Locum Optometry Physician

Coverage Details

Start Date

ASAP, contingent on credentialing

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Duration

6 months, with potential for extension

Practice Environment

Setting

Clinic

Shift Specifications

Hours

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct routine eye examinations
• Perform contact lens fittings
• Address eye urgencies and emergencies
• Provide medical optometry services, including management of red eye cases
• Patient demographic: ages 5 and above
• Frequent patient dilation required
• Experience with glaucoma management preferred; however, certification is not mandatory
• No surgical interventions involved
• Familiarity with specialty contact lenses is advantageous

On-Call Duties

• No on-call requirements

Patient Load

• Expected patient volume: approximately 18 scheduled patients per day

Support Staff

• Full administrative support for the optometrist

Electronic Medical Records

• EMR System: EPIC

Compensation Structure

• Compensation: Hourly all-inclusive rate

Credentialing Timeline

• Estimated duration: 60 days from application submission

Required Certifications

• Must hold current Board Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Optometry residency is advantageous but not compulsory.

Licensure

• Active California optometry license is required.