Optometrist - Full-Time

Job TitleJob DescriptionVA 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 moonlightingDuties:Provide high-quality primary optometric and vision care as delineated in clinical privileges.Examine eyes, lids, adnexa, and visual systems for comprehensive assessment.Perform basic low vision evaluations and services.Diagnose, manage, and treat:Refractive conditionsBinocular vision disordersOcular diseases and complications of systemic diseaseOrder and interpret diagnostic ocular imaging.Offer patient and family education regarding ocular health issues.Refer patients to ophthalmology for advanced diagnosis, treatment, and management as indicated.Evaluate and manage emergent, non-surgical eye conditions.Manage routine eye care complaints and disorders.Conduct mandated screenings such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma evaluations.Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations, including:Medical and ocular historyVisual acuity measurementPupillary function and color vision testingExtraocular muscle and binocularity testingRefractive and accommodative testingBiomicroscopic and external exam of the eye and adnexaGonioscopic/fundus examinations, ophthalmoscopic, tonometric, and perimetric evaluationsCollaborate with other eye care professionals, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, nurses, technicians, and administrators.Complete administrative tasks including timely documentation, progress notes, consults, and encounters.Assist with Tele-Eye and Connected Care initiatives, including the certification of telehealth technicians and teleretinal image interpretation.Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills in a team-based environment.Work Schedule: Full-Time; Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Management reserves the right to change schedule to accommodate patient needs. Including extended hours and weekends.