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Optometrist (Staff)
4 months ago
Independently examine, diagnose, treat, and manage ocular conditions, diseases, and injuries as specified by the State Board of Optometric Practice
Ordering appropriate laboratory and/or imaging studies
Prescribing ocular prosthetic devices (spectacles, contact lenses, prisms, artificial eyes and low vision aids)
Provide consultative reports to requesting primary care physicians, staff and specialists
Refer patients requiring care outside scope of optometry practice
Supervise, educate, and train interns, residents, and ophthalmic trainees
Certify as a reader in Tele-eye program
Certify as a Compensation and Pension (C&P) provider
Provide administrative support to service
Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to: eye care treatment planning, optometry clinic patient assessment, optometry clinic follow-up patient visits, optometry peer review, optometry grand rounds, and optometry strategic planning.
Teaching is an integral part of the work of a BC VAMC staff optometrist. This pertains to colleagues, residents, optometry and medical students, nursing and other ancillary staff.Exercises corporate citizenship by serving as leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees as requested.
Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy. All administrative work will be completed in a timely fashion.
All VA requirements must be met on a timely basis including computer security training, customer service training and cultural/diversity training.
Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism and a positive attitude toward Veterans, co-workers and the public.Identifies Veteran concerns and applies discernment and sensitivity when performing tasks required to resolve issues accurately and timely. She/he facilitates any necessary follow-up so as to ensure satisfactory resolution of problems.
Utilize computerized programs in order to enter, modify, and retrieve sensitive information in the form of electronic medical records.
Patient confidentiality with be maintained at all times per HIPPA requirements.Works in a proficient and self-directed manner in order to accomplish all clinical and administrative duties.
VA offers a comprehensive
total rewards package
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Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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
Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
