Optometrist

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Bill Young VA Medical Center Surgical Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Optometrist.

Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

Recruitment (Sign On) Bonus offered to highly qualified candidates!

Applicants pending the completion of certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. Education: Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.

-OR- Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.

Licensure or Registration.

Active, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia; and to maintain a current registration in your State of licensure if this is a requirement of the particular State.

English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) optometrists appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health.

This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching, use of hands and fingers, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking, standing, bending and climbing.

The incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others. Major Duties:

The Optometrist is professionally and clinically responsible to the Associate Chief of Surgery and Chief of Eye Care Service in both clinical and administrative areas.

The incumbent is an independent practitioner responsible for providing quality patient care service to Veterans and enhance the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the patient care activities in the Eye Clinic.

The incumbent's work is reviewed for technical adequacy and conformance to policies, procedures, and practices.

The incumbent consults with other team members and supervising physician regarding complex or unusual situations.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Demonstrating advanced competencies and skills in providing diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic health.

Diagnosing the full range of complex eye conditions and planning and executing the necessary treatment programs.

Contributing to the teaching, supervising and administration of optometric externship programs.

Providing comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education.

Ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommending treatment and/or referral, and validating the effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment.

Recording and documenting health appraisal information, clinical assessments, treatment decisions, plan of care, ongoing management, and therapeutic outcomes.

Ordering medications, diagnostic tests and referral consultations when needed.

Conducting routine eye exams, prescribing glasses and also managing various ocular conditions prevalent in a hospital-based eye clinic including diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Interpreting diseases and conditions of the eye and adnexa and ocular manifestations of systemic disease. Ordering, verifying, dispensing and adjusting optical aids for visually impaired patients.

Evaluating and fitting contact lens. Responsible for emergency patient care and being on call as needed. Other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience: patient care activities in the Eye Clinic, planning, coordination and exercising professional judgement in diagnosing the full range of complex optometric conditions as well as planning and executing the necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in treatment objectives Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized- Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be offered to highly qualified applicant.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.