Location: Delano, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day)

Candidate Pay Rate: $91 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments for patients in a correctional setting
• Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and make appropriate referrals when needed
• Prescribe and fit corrective lenses and contact lenses, ensuring optimal vision correction
• Provide timely urgent/acute eye care and triage when ocular issues arise
• Document patient encounters clearly and accurately in the medical record
• Collaborate with medical and custody staff to ensure safe, efficient clinic operations
• Maintain infection control, safety protocols, and compliance with facility policies
• Participate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient care within the facility

Qualifications

• Active California optometry license (or eligible to obtain prior to start)
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) or equivalent professional degree
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain promptly)
• Experience working with diverse patient populations; corrections experience is a plus
• Ability to pass background checks and facility-required clearances
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment

Education

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in refraction, ocular health exams, and contact lens fitting
• Knowledge of ocular disease management and appropriate referral practices
• Comfortable with clinical documentation and electronic medical records
• Strong patient education skills and an empathetic bedside manner
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume clinic while maintaining quality care
• Familiarity with infection control and safety procedures in a clinical/corrections environment

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including help finding local housing
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork painless
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and explore
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• A supportive team that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Opportunities to expand your corrections-care experience and leadership skills
• Referral bonus program — bring great people, get rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Delano, CA

Delano sits in California’s Central Valley — you’ll be close to authentic small-town eateries and local farmers markets that celebrate the region’s agricultural roots. Weekend adventures are easy: explore Bakersfield’s museums and music scene about 35–45 minutes away, head to the Sierra Nevada foothills for hiking and scenic drives, or take a day trip toward Sequoia National Park for towering trees and refreshing nature. If you love local festivals, farm-to-table finds, and easy access to outdoor escapes, this assignment has you covered.

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