Staff Optometrist

Optometrist PositionScope of Duties: The optometrist shall demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of optometric care, including the capacity to perform specialty services. Specifically, the provider should possess the necessary expertise and competence to perform the following:Independently practice optometry to the fullest extent of their clinical privileges.Responsible for all patient orders including; laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, prosthetics, referrals and consultations for specialty care to be completed through facilities EMR.Provide outpatient and inpatient care for patients.Perform routine and complex eye exams.Prescribe medications within the defined scope of optometry practice.Provide education and counseling to patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Assist in meeting Performance Measures and Eye Quality Indicators for clinical eye care.Complete all mandatory training requirements in a timely manner, attend mandatory medical center committee meetings, and comply with computer and privacy directives.Responsible to complete the electronic medical record generated with direct patient care. Every attempt should be made to complete the electronic record on the day of the patient encounter.Responsible to complete all administrative duties delegated to him by the ACOS of Surgical Services.Other duties as assigned.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingContract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm