Locum Optometrist
Job Description:
Company: MD Staffing Services, Inc.
Location: California (Statewide)
Job Type: Locum Tenens, Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible
MD Staffing Services is actively recruiting Optometrists (OD) licensed in California for upcoming onsite locum assignments across the state.
We partner with private practices, retail vision centers, community clinics, rural health sites, and government agencies to deliver high-quality optometric care. As a clinician-owned organization, we understand what providers need to succeed in onsite roles.
Position Overview
Role: Optometrist (OD)
Work Type: Onsite Locum Tenens
Location: California (Multiple Cities)
Schedule: Flexible (Full-Time, Part-Time, Intermittent)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + travel/lodging (when applicable)
Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor
Responsibilities
In this role, you will deliver comprehensive onsite optometric care to a wide range of patient populations in clinical or retail settings.
Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
Diagnose and manage ocular diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and other conditions
Prescribe corrective lenses, medications (within scope), and treatments
Provide pre- and post-operative evaluations for ophthalmology referrals
Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, technicians, and support staff
Document all patient encounters accurately and within required timelines
Provide patient education and reinforce treatment plans
Support clinic flow, efficiency, and quality of care
Locum Tenens Benefits
Weekly 1099 pay
Flexible scheduling
Travel support (flights, rental cars, lodging)
Malpractice coverage
Dedicated recruiter
Full-Service Credentialing Support
NALTO & NCQHA credentialing standards team
Opportunities for short-term, long-term, and recurring placements
Requirements (Qualifications)
Active California Optometry License (OD)
TPA certification strongly preferred
Strong diagnostic and refraction skills
Excellent communication and patient education abilities
Comfortable working independently in a variety of clinical environments
Reliable, professional, and committed to high-quality patient care
Experience in private practice, retail vision, community clinics, or rural health settings preferred
About MD Staffing Services
MD Staffing Services is a clinician-owned and veteran-owned medical staffing organization providing optometrists, dentists, physicians, and advanced practitioners to healthcare systems nationwide.
We partner with private practices, vision centers, DSOs, clinics, and government agencies to place top-tier clinicians into on-site locum positions. Our mission is to reduce the administrative burden on providers so you can focus on what matters most — delivering excellent patient care.
We are rapidly expanding our on-site coverage programs across California and are building a core pool of optometrists for immediate and future locum needs.
Call or Text: 701-712-9292
Email CV: recruitment@mdstaffing.services
Website: https://www.mdstaffing.services