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Contract Optometry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Optometrist - Locums

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125 - $145/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Oakland, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Oakland, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$125 - $145/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

San Jose, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist - Locums

San Jose, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Optometrist

Leavenworth, KS · On-site +1

$124K - $315K/yr

Learn more about this agency Duties Help Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible ... Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must ...

Optometrist - Locums

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$125 - $145/hr

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 ...

Optometrist

Fort Smith, AR · On-site +1

$125K - $190K/yr

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Optometrist is a Staff Optometrist under the Chief of Optometry Section. Duties : The staff optometrist duties will ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract optometry in the United States is $18.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Vivo HealthStaff

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$125 - $145/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 11 days ago


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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About Vivo HealthStaff

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Vivo HealthStaff provides permanent recruitment services for both clinical and administrative positions in the healthcare sector. Over the past 2 years, our clients have seen a 98% retention rate with Vivo HealthStaff placements.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, CA, US

Year founded

2016

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