Optometrist - Locums

Company: Vivo HealthStaff
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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

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