Locum Tenens Optometrist – Pediatric Outpatient Setting - San Francisco, California

We are recruiting for a California-licensed Locum Tenens Optometrist for a 6-month assignment at a pediatric-focused outpatient hospital in San Francisco. This position is ideally suited for an optometrist with advanced clinical experience in pediatric care, particularly within a high-acuity ophthalmology-optometry setting.

• Deliver pediatric-focused optometry services in a hospital-based outpatient clinic

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings for complex pediatric cases

• See 12–14 patients daily, with 30-minute appointment blocks

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neurology, craniofacial, and ophthalmology

• Participate in patient workups with tech support and co-managing physicians

• Document in Epic EMR

• Optionally support some adult patients with developmental or binocular vision issues

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

• Active California optometry license

• BLS certification

• Required: Residency in pediatric optometry or ocular disease + substantial pediatric experience in an ophthalmology-optometry setting or SIGNIFICANT experience in-lieu of residency

• Proven expertise in strabismus evaluation, binocular vision exams, and advanced pediatric contact lens fittings

• Comfortable working with patients of varying cognitive and developmental abilities

• Hourly Rate: $125–$145/hour (based on experience)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8-hour shifts)

• Start Date: 05/05/2025

• Contract Duration: 26 weeks

• Travel Support: Housing and airfare covered for candidates outside San Francisco

• Weekly direct deposit

• Malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

• Expedited credentialing and onboarding assistance available

• Orientation provided before start date