General Medicine Ophthalmologist or Optometrist (Part-time)

Opportunity With Edera

Client is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera. We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens and separation health assessments required by Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!

In addition to our core work with VA, Client holds multiple government contracts nationwide, allowing our providers to also participate in occupational health services for their applicants and employees. This includes pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and other health assessments that support a wide range of government agencies.

Job Description

This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA. You will apply your expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of general eye conditions to support a Veterans disability claim with the gathering and synthesizing of clinical evidence through medical and military record review, interviews with Veterans, and in-clinic face-to-face examinations. You will then develop a medical opinion of likelihood that the Veterans condition is related to their military service.

Duties include the following:

• Thorough chart review
• Conducting in person interviews with Veterans
• Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests or physical evaluations
• Timely chart submission in accordance with VA requirements
• Follows all medical laws, guidelines, regulations, and standards.

Education/Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Optometry or Ophthalmology (O.D.). Completed an Ophthalmology Residency program.
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice.

License/Certification:

• Current BLS Certification (Required)

Technological Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
• Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic
• Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems
• Proven ability to establish and foster professional relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

Work schedule:

• Part-time availability is typically capped at 20 hrs but this may be flexible depending on location needs
• Offices are open Monday - Friday 8:00am-6:30pm
• Shifts can be completed in 4-, 8-, or 10-hour blocks

Immunizations Required:

• TB Screening (less than one year old)
• Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)

Immunizations Strongly Recommended:

• COVID vaccination and boosters
• MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
• Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
• TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)

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