Optometrist

1 month ago

Leavenworth, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



Duties

Contract 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 vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov

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Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Contact 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

Duties:

  • Performs procedures that require an optometrist, including comprehensive eye examinations, management of new patient consultations, diagnosis and treatment, and management of established patient eye and vision care.
  • Provides accurate and timely completion of clinical records, patient encounters, and other performance standards.
  • Performs diagnosis and treatment consistent with guidelines of the organization, the eye clinic, professional practice, clinical privileges, and community standard of care.
  • Maintains optometric education requirements of the facility and of licensure.
  • Manages the day-to-day operations of the Optometry Clinics and the Continuum of Care for blind and visually impaired Veterans.
  • Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work assigned to staff.
  • Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates.
  • Ensures timely performance of a satisfactory amount and quality of work assigned to staff.
  • Monitor Section budget and resource requests.
  • Participate in the monitoring of Joint Commission standards compliance and CARF preparation and accreditation.
  • Assists with responses to patient complaints, Congressional inquiries, or Patient Event Reports.
  • Maintains files of administrative and general correspondence, research and reference materials, reports, Medical Center Memoranda, circulars, etc. Assumes responsibility for the final disposition of all file material.


Work Schedule: 0730-1630

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