Optometrist

Job Title

Optometrist

Job Description

The Optometrist provides comprehensive eye and vision care to eligible veterans presenting in clinic or on inpatient wards during scheduled regular clinic hours. This includes but is not limited to a full exercise of credentials for correction of vision, treatment of eye diseases and disorders that are within the scope of the optometrist's clinical privileges and providing rehabilitative care if applicable. The Optometrist also serves as a member of the faculty of Optometry Section with active participation in the training of optometry students, residents and/or fellows. This includes but is not limited to precepting student and residents in clinics, presenting lectures regularly during section wide meetings and/or weekly conferences, and working with the principal affiliate, New England College of Optometry (NECO) to exercise required faculty responsibilities. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. Provides the customer with high quality Eye Care services according to VA and community standards. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. The Optometrist reports directly to the Chief, Optometry Section for all clinical and administrative issues.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid 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 VA Insurance: 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 territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Compressed Tour; 4 days per week, 7:30AM- 6:00PM