Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant

Position: Other Physician
Locum Optometrist - OD - Modesto, CA

Short staffed, their full-time OD went on Maternity leave and is now working very minimal hours. Need a full-time locum to see patients in Modesto.

Hourly + Travel Expenses

FQHC

Credentialing: 3 weeks

Start: 10/13/25

End: 1/9/26

LOA: 12 weeks with definite possibility of extension

Schedule:

M-F 8A-5P - May be able to accommodate 4 x 10hr days
If someone is looking part-time, still please send

Patient Volume: 18/21 is average, however, there is a no-show rate of 10-20% - All ages

Procedures:
Refraction, Diagnose Vision problems and eye diseases, test patients visual acuity, depth and color perception, and ability to focus and coordinate their eyes, analyze test results, and develop a treatment plan, and administer drugs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Includes the performance targeted of a history and physical exam. Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients presenting with vision problems and eye diseases.

Detection and non-surgical treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma, cataracts, and Macular Degeneration. Diabetic Eye Care including retinal screening. Treatment of acute eye conditions such as infections, and corneal abrasions.
General exams (no contacts) Provider will not have to do contact lenses or fittings Need them to see as young as 8 years old - they do have quite a few younger kids.
EMR: EPIC

License: CA License

Certifications:

B C Optometry or truly BE with proof of eligibility

Relevant

Experience:

Must be confident and able to work solo.

Other Additional Information: 1 MA (goal is to have 1.5 MA's, they are hiring more 1 PSR (Patient services Rep/Front desk person) Appointments are scheduled through their call center in Atwater, CA