What is relief work?

Who performs relief work services?

What are the benefits of performing relief work services?

How do people usually find relief workers or relief work?

What is the Relief Hunter service?  How does it work?

Why was the Relief Hunter service developed?

How does Relief Hunter save me time?

Why should I use Relief Hunter?

How much does Relief Hunter cost?

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What is relief work?

"Relief Work" or "per diem work" is usually performed by a licensed optometrist or an optician.  It is the practice of filling in for another doctor or optician so that they may take some time off or bring in more help of days that they anticipate more business.  Relief work can be performed one time, as needed, or on an ongoing basis depending on the needs of the both individuals.  It allows the primary doctor or optician to temporarily leave work and still be assured that his or her patients will be treated well by someone who is qualified.  Back to Top

Who performs relief work services?

Doctors or opticians who are looking for a flexible work schedule, those who would like to experience many different types of practices, those who are looking to supplement their income, and those who provide relief services as a full time job are among the many who have found the benefits of performing relief work. Back to Top

What are the benefits of performing relief work services?

Performing relief work for other optometrists has many advantages.  You usually perform work as an independent contract laborer, so you examine patients in your usual style and pace.  You also have the ability to control your own schedule, only working the days and locations that you choose.  You even have the latitude to negotiate the fees and hours that you will perform your services.  You collect your full fee as a contract laborer, and are considered self employed. Back to Top

How do people usually find relief workers or relief work?

The most common method relief heavily on word of mouth to find out who is available for relief work or who is interested in using relief workers.  This method is time consuming and often does not produce the needed results.  Important information is often not known about the relief work situation before calling, including the time and dates needed, the number and type of patients seen, or the fees for service.  The result: Optometrists on both sides have become increasingly frustrated with the lack of a clear system for utilizing the relief work option. Back to Top

What is the Relief Hunter service?  How does it work?

The Relief Hunter service is an easy, effective way to find relief work opportunities on an ongoing basis.  You will receive an email once a week containing a calendar for the current and following months.  You simply click on the days that you need and then submit.  Our proprietary system automatically calculates matches in your area and instantly emails you with the details.  You then have the opportunity to contact the opportunity via email to either confirm or decline the available dates.  It's that easy! Back to Top

Why was the Relief Hunter service developed?

The Relief Hunter service was created exclusively for EyeHunter.  It was developed in response to the demand in the profession for an easier, more effective and efficient way to find relief opportunities.  It provides you with a solid, interactive network containing all of the information needed to make the system more efficient and reliable. Back to Top

How does Relief Hunter save me time?

There is no more need for calling around to find if there are opportunities available and then trying to obtain all of the important information you will need.  The Relief Hunter system does it all for you!  Your only responsibility is to simply update the days you are available on the calendar that is sent to your email on a weekly basis.  We do the rest for you. Back to Top

Why should I use Relief Hunter?

Relief Hunter is like having a personal assistant whose full time job is to find Relief services!  Whether you use or need Relief Work once or on an ongoing basis, there is no easier, more convenient, or more effective system anywhere for locating your ideal opportunity fast!  There is no need to come to our site to keep searching!  We will come to you through our weekly email updates.  Now, what used to take days or even weeks, will only take seconds. Back to Top

How much does Relief Hunter cost?

The Relief Hunter service is provided to you at no charge when you subscribe to EyeHunter at the Networker level.  As long as your Networker membership is active you can utilize our Relief Hunter service for an unlimited number of connections and contacts.  Our Networker membership also includes unlimited ad posts, searches, and use of our networking boards.  You will also get access to our employment, equipment, and practice services. Back to Top

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