Locum Optometry Physician

Coverage Overview

Reason for Coverage

Backlog of patients

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Coverage Duration

Immediate start, pending credentialing (estimated 3-6 months with potential for extension)

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Work Environment

Outpatient clinic setting

Schedule

Primary Shifts

Richmond location, Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.

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Weekend Opportunities

Additional shifts available Saturday and Sunday at the Oakland facility (sister location), requiring 2-3 clinicians for consistent coverage from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Coordination with support staff (receptionist) is necessary to finalize weekend scheduling before proceeding.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct routine eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and manage ocular urgencies and emergencies.
• Provide medical optometry services for patients aged 4 and above, frequently performing dilation.
• Proficiency in managing glaucoma cases is preferred; however, glaucoma certification is not mandatory.
• No surgical procedures involved.

Call Requirements

• No on-call responsibilities.

Patient Volume

• Anticipated patient load: 20-22 scheduled patients per day.

Staffing

• Full administrative support provided, ensuring efficient operations and patient management.

Technology

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) utilized: EPIC (Health Connect).

Credentialing Timeline

• Credentialing is estimated to take approximately 60 days from application submission.

Qualifications

• Required: Board Certification and BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Licensure: Active California optometry license required.