On-Call Optometrist — Elevate Vision Care for Communities

Salud Para La Gente; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 74,968 - 91,128; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CA Sick Pay

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Watsonville is seeking an on-call Optometrist to provide high-quality eye care for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Optometry, California license, and prefer bilingual skills in Spanish and English. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams, developing treatment plans, and advocating for patients' ocular health. Salary ranges from $57.73 to $70.17 per hour, with benefits including CA Sick Pay.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current California License to practice optometry.
• Maintain an average of 60 post‑graduate hours in Optometric‑Medical Education in the last 3 years.
• Valid CA driver's license and current valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate for patients and their families during their entry into Salud health care system.
• Perform assessments and eye examinations on new and returning patients.
• Develop the optometric treatment plan with patients for visual problems.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Technical supervision

Patient advocacy

Education

Doctorate Degree from an approved school of Optometry

Certificate in Ocular Pharmacology

Job description

A healthcare organization in Watsonville is seeking an on-call Optometrist to provide high-quality eye care for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Optometry, California license, and prefer bilingual skills in Spanish and English. Responsibilities include conducting eye exams, developing treatment plans, and advocating for patients' ocular health. Salary ranges from $57.73 to $70.17 per hour, with benefits including CA Sick Pay.