LocumOD is an online service, launching early 2017, that offers a single source of Locum Optometrists across Canada and a list of Practices with vacancies to cover vacation and short-term absence.Practice operation is becoming increasingly competitive and the loss of an OD for a number of weeks every year has a significant effect on revenue. We estimate that vacation time and short term absence costs Canadian practices around $196 million a year in lost revenue. Reducing staff can help to manage costs during absences but can also reduce staff morale. Locum Doctors offer owner operators, practice managers or COO's of large chains an opportunity to maintain revenue generation and operate at maximum efficiency throughout the year without incurring high recruitment and the associated benefit costs of full-time associates. We take the hassle and uncertainty out of hiring a locum by providing a simple to use online service; which allows Optometrists to easily see available locums and vacancy information within their chosen geographic area. The locum and practice profiles, provide all the information required to ensure the pairing will be a good match. We handle all the communication and contracts which just leaves the Locum to issue an invoice for the hours covered at the end of their term and the practice to remit payment. Our promise to you is that we will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision, matching your practice requirements with that of a Locum. Our Doctors will be committed, enthusiastic and a valuable addition to your practice.