Optometrist - Locums

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Locum Tenens Optometrist in San Francisco, California.

We are seeking a California-licensed Optometrist for a 6-month locum tenens assignment in a pediatric-focused hospital outpatient setting. The ideal candidate has experience working with complex pediatric populations and is comfortable seeing patients of all cognitive abilities, including those on the autism spectrum and with developmental delays.

Position Details : Job ID : 2805436

Specialty : Optometrist

Start Date : 05 / 05 / 2025

Contract Length : 26 Weeks

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Shifts : 5x8-hour shifts per week

Patients per Day : 12-14 patients; appointments scheduled every 30 minutes

First / Last Patient : 8 : 00 AM / 4 : 30 PM

Patient 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 patients

EMR : Epic

Requirements :

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Active California optometry license

BLS certification

Experience working with pediatric populations, including those with complex needs

Compensation & Benefits :

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 HealthStaff :

Vivo HealthStaff 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