Optometrist - Per Diem

For over 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread throughout more than 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves.The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.General Job Description *Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Optometrist provides patients with specialty services.Job Roles *Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.*Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including (but not limited to), cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.*Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.*Maintains a productivity expectation of 2.74 patients per hour.*Maintains satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc, in order to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.*Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule. Uses resources wisely and practices medicine in a cost effective manner.*Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.*Performs other duties as assigned.Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations *Board certified in area of specialty.*Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.*Must possess current unrestricted Physician and Surgeon license to practice in the State of California, if applicable.Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) *1 year experience working with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred.*Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.*Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).*Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired. Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required.*Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history.*Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine.Physical Requirements/Working Environment Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERCarrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERCarrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERCarrying 75 lbs: NEVERClimbing (ladder): NEVERClimbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: NEVERExposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YESExposure risk to aerosol-transmitted diseases YESExposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office and medical supplies.Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERLifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERLifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERLifting over 75 lbs: NEVERPower Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: NEVERPulling 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERPulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERPulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPulling over 75 lbs: NEVERPushing 0 - 10 lbs: NEVERPushing 11 - 25 lbs: NEVERPushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERPushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPushing over 75 lbs: NEVERReaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Repetitive use of hand: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Use of Personal Protective Equipment: Face Shield, goggles, masks, gloves, lab coats, and safety needles.Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipmentAges of Patients Served: ADOLESCENT (13 - 18 YRS), ADULT (19 - 64), CHILD (2 - 12 YRS), GERIATRIC (65+), TODDLER (3 MOS - 2 YRS)

Created: 2026-03-07