Pediatric Optometrist Opportunity
Oakland, California
UCSF Health is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist for a full-time locum assignment at a leading pediatric specialty facility in Oakland, California.
Compensation: $185/hr
Position Details
Specialty: Pediatric Optometry
Practice Setting: Outpatient / Hospital-based Pediatric Ophthalmology
Start Date: August 2026
Assignment Length: 26 weeks
Schedule
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
No call required
Patient Population
Primarily pediatric patients
Some adult patients with developmental delays or double vision may be seen, but this is not mandatory
Patients include:
High-acuity pediatric cases
Patients with autism spectrum disorders
Patients with seizures, craniofacial abnormalities, and other complex conditions
Clinical Responsibilities
Pediatric optometry evaluations and patient care
Strabismus and binocular vision examinations
Workups and management of pediatric ophthalmology patients
Contact lens fitting preferred, including complex pediatric fittings
Facility & Support
EMR: Epic
Support Staff Includes:
Ophthalmologists
Optometrists
Technicians
Full diagnostic imaging support onsite
30-minute appointment slots
Approximately 12–14 patients per day
Requirements
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree required
Active California license required
BLS certification required
Pediatric optometry residency highly preferred
If no pediatric residency:
Minimum 3 years of pediatric optometry experience in a medical center setting required
Must have experience with:
Complex pediatric populations
Pediatric optometry
Strabismus/binocular vision exams
Additional Information
Credentialing timeframe: Approximately 60–90 days
Zoom interview process
COVID vaccine plus booster required
Medical/religious exemptions accepted