Optometrist

Job Description

At National Staffing Solutions, we believe this process should be exciting and as smooth a transition as possible. We have an invested interest in helping you to help America’s heroes in your new role with the confidence and support you deserve.

If you're as passionate about helping our Veterans as we are and want the opportunity to make a difference, then take a look at what we have currently available:

This position is part of the VBA MDE (Veterans Benefits Administration Medical Disabilities Examinations) program.  

• Start date: ASAP Pending Training & Credentialing
• Gain valuable professional experience and help make a difference in the lives of America’s heroes
• C&P exams (Compensation and Pension exams)
• Benefits Offered from Day 1 for Full-Time providers
• New Grads Welcome

Your Daily Responsibilities:   

• Read Order request(s) including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion;

thorough review of medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners

• Completes appropriate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provides necessary documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s)
• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions with the veteran
• Complete the chart and submit the exam within 24-48 hours after the exam is completed
• Administers and interprets visual field testing as needed 
• Able to analyze data from the VA medical records and medical literature related to assessments and assessment outcomes
• Works well independently and has strong time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer and technology proficiency
• Ability to collaborate with staff that are on-site and remote

What You’ll Need to Qualify for this Role:

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree or Doctor of Ophthalmology (M.D.)
• Active state license in state of practice
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and using EMR and platforms
• Current BLS.
• Preferred experience assessing Veterans.

Are you passionate about helping America’s heroes? 

Submit your resume to us today for consideration. Click the apply button below and one of our committed recruiters will be in touch within 24 hours. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.