Staff Optometrist

Staff Optometrist

The Staff Optometrist is an independent practitioner responsible for patient care activities in the Eye Clinic, planning, coordination and exercising professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex optometric conditions as well as planning and executing the necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in the treatment objective. The Optometrist is professionally and clinically responsible to the Chief of Eye Service and Chief of Surgery for clinical and administrative duties. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Examining vision, eye, and related structures to determine the presence of vision anomalies, disease, and/or other abnormalities.
• Treating eye conditions by prescribing and adapting spectacle lenses, contact lenses, optical aids, etc.
• Referring patients to other health professionals for further diagnosis and treatments.
• Ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommending treatment an/or referral.
• Diagnosing, managing and treating refractive conditions, binocular functions, ocular diseases and conditions, ocular complications of systemic disease, etc.
• Interpreting diseases and conditions of the eye and adnexa and ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
• Ordering, verifying, dispensing and adjustment of optical aids for visually impaired patients.
• Referring patients to ophthalmology for diagnosis, treatment and management of systemic and ocular conditions revealed through optometric examinations.
• Conducting clinical evaluations such as: medical & ocular history; visual acuity measurement; pupillary function testing; color vision testing; extraocular muscle function & binocularity testing; refractive & accommodative testing; external examination of the eye & adnexal structures; biomicroscopic evaluation of the ocular adnexa, anterior, and/or posterior segments of the eye, including gonioscopic & fundus lens evaluation; ophthalmoscopic, tonometric, & perimetric evaluations; etc.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized- Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be offered to highly qualified applicants

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized