About this opportunity
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital lists this Optometrist opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Alumni Healthcare Staffing seeks a Locum Tenens Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care for patients in California. In this flexible assignment, you will perform routine and medical eye exams, diagnose and manage ocular disease, prescribe lenses and medications, and coordinate referrals for advanced care when needed. You’ll document accurately in EMR systems, follow all clinical and regulatory standards, and collaborate with clinic staff to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent service. This role suits detail‑oriented, compassionate clinicians seeking impactful patient care with schedule flexibility and strong organizational support.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments
Diagnose and manage common ocular diseases and conditions
Prescribe corrective lenses, treatments, and medications as appropriate
Document encounters accurately in EMR systems and maintain records
Coordinate referrals to ophthalmology or specialty care when needed
Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and treatment plans
Follow clinical, regulatory, and payer guidelines and protocols
Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure efficient patient flow and scheduling
Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives
Adapt to varying practice settings and workflows as a locum tenens provider
Qualifications
Comprehensive eye examination techniques
Ocular disease diagnosis and management
Refraction and prescribing corrective lenses
Contact lens fitting and management
Use of slit lamp, tonometry, and diagnostic equipment
EMR documentation and clinical recordkeeping
Pharmacologic management of eye conditions
Patient education and counseling
Clinical decision-making and differential diagnosis
Knowledge of optometry regulations and standards of care
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
Active California optometry license
NBEO certification or equivalent
TPA certification for therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (preferred)
Prior clinical optometry experience in outpatient or clinic settings
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Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.