Pediatric Optometrist (OD) Locum Tenens Oakland, California
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Length: 26 Weeks
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM No Call
Employment Type: 1099 Locum Tenens
Position Overview: A leading pediatric medical center in Oakland, CA is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist (OD) for a full-time locum tenens assignment beginning August 2026. This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a highly specialized pediatric ophthalmology team caring for complex pediatric populations in an outpatient hospital setting. The ideal provider will have strong pediatric optometry experience, including strabismus/binocular vision exams and working with children with developmental or neurological conditions. Practice Details Outpatient hospital-based pediatric practice patients per day 30-minute appointment slots Support staff includes: Optometry techs Ophthalmologists Additional optometrists Epic EMR Full diagnostic imaging support onsite Patient Population Primarily pediatric patients Some adult patients with: Developmental delays Double vision Neurological or cognitive conditions Frequent co-management with pediatric specialties including neurology and craniofacial teams High exposure to complex pediatric and special needs populations
Responsibilities:
  • Comprehensive pediatric eye exams
  • Strabismus and binocular vision evaluations
  • Pediatric contact lens fittings (preferred)
  • Management of medically complex pediatric eye conditions
  • Workups and patient care coordination
Requirements:
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
  • Active California Optometry License
  • BLS Certification
  • Pediatric optometry residency highly preferred
Minimum qualifications:
  • Pediatric residency OR
  • 3+ years of pediatric optometry experience in a medical center setting
  • Experience with complex pediatric populations required
  • Why Aya Locums? Dedicated credentialing and onboarding support
  • Personalized recruiter guidance throughout the assignment
  • Access to exclusive nationwide locum opportunities
  • Streamlined timekeeping and compliance process
  • Strong provider support before, during, and after assignment
  • Opportunity to work at premier healthcare systems and academic facilities
  • Assignment Highlights
  • No call required
  • Monday Friday schedule
  • Pediatric specialty environment
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Teaching/academic-style setting
day credentialing timeframe Zoom interviews

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Senior

Location

Oakland, CA

Occupation

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Industry

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

Posted

18 days ago

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