VES Optometrist - 1099

Job Description

Job Description

Optometrist (1099 Independent Contractor)

Company: Trusted Medical, PLLC
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Locations: Rapid City, SD

About Trusted Medical

Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera. We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times and improving access to disability evaluations and separation health assessments required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

In addition to supporting Veterans, Trusted Medical partners with federal agencies nationwide to provide occupational health services, including pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and other health assessments.

Join our growing team and help serve those who have served our country.

Trusted Medical is seeking licensed Optometrists to perform Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations and disability evaluations for Veterans. This role involves conducting in-person eye and vision assessments, completing Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and providing medical opinions to support the VA disability claims process.

This is a non-treatment position focused exclusively on evaluations and documentation. No prescribing, treatment planning, or follow-up care is required.

• Conduct comprehensive optometric and vision examinations for Veterans.
• Perform and interpret ophthalmologic and vision testing necessary to assess claimed conditions.
• Review relevant medical and military records.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) accurately and thoroughly.
• Provide objective medical opinions when required.
• Document findings in accordance with VA and company standards.
• Maintain compliance with all organizational, state, and federal regulations.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and professionalism during all Veteran interactions.
• Submit completed documentation within established timelines.

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, active, unrestricted Optometrist license in the state where services are performed.
• Ophthalmologists with active, unrestricted licensure may also be considered.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high-quality documentation standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing optometric examinations.
• Experience conducting Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations.
• Experience serving Veterans, military populations, or government healthcare programs.
• Familiarity with Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems.

• Experience with electronic health record systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling available
• 4-hour, 8-hour, and 10-hour shifts available
• No weekends
• No federal holidays

• Current TB screening (within the last 12 months)
• Hepatitis B titer documentation (within the last 12 months)

• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
• MMR titers
• Varicella titers
• Tdap immunization
• Seasonal influenza vaccination

• Flexible 1099 contractor opportunity
• Competitive compensation
• Consistent examination volume
• No treatment plans or ongoing patient management
• Administrative support provided
• Opportunity to support Veterans through the disability benefits process
• Nationwide opportunities available

Trusted Medical, PLLC participates in the E-Verify program and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Trusted Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.