Optometrist

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities.

At the moment we are in URGENT need of an Optometrist to take on a Part-Time assignment at the correctional facility located Coalinga, CA.

Must have 1 year experience within the last 3 years.

This is a part-time position for any 1 day a week (between Monday - Friday) 10 hour shift.  Position Details :

• Position : Optometrist Part-Time (any 1 day a week) Location : Coalinga, CA Schedule : Any 1 day a week between Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Rate : $120 / hr Status : 1099 Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit Job Description : a.
• Temporary / Relief Optometrist shall ensure that all ordered Optometry services will be scheduled consistent with the Optometry need.
• Once scheduled, service shall be delivered at the time scheduled unless unavoidable circumstances occur; b.
• Temporary / Relief Optometrist will provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, prescription information, and simple repairs only, in accordance with  Business and Professions Code § 3041 et al ; c.
• Temporary / Relief Optometrist will refer, upon approval of the Institution / Facility CEO / CME or designee, patient / youth for consultation, diagnosis, treatment(s), and / or surgery to contract physicians and / or healthcare facilities, Medical / surgical emergencies where contract provider(s) are not immediately available are exempt; d.
• Temporary / Relief Optometrist shall maintain continuity of all work performed from start to finish; e.

Temporary / Relief Optometrist shall provide Optometry visual services and diagnoses and treatment for the following specific conditions :

Simple repair (e.g., replacing lenses into frames, replace nose pad, etc.) (b) Optometry examination and writing / issuance of prescription; (c) Optometric treatment such as medication, face-to-face therapy, including ocular health examination of diabetic patient / youth (dilate Fundoscopy and recommendations for referral to retinal specialist when indicated); (d) Development of an individual treatment plan and coordination of professional and para-professional services (includes frame selection, dispensing and fitting of corrective lenses and / or contact lenses when medically necessary and approved by the Institution / Facility CEO / CME or designee); (e) Ongoing evaluation and prognostication;. (f) Provide ophthalmic referrals when professionally indicated;. (g) Emergency ocular services for trauma or systemic disease including coordination of treatment plan with staff physicians, but only during clinic hours; (h) Follow-up services.   Qualifications :

Competitive compensation with weekly pay Consistent, full-time schedule Opportunities for placement across California State Correctional Facilities Dedicated recruiter support APPLY TODAY!