Optometrist - Section Chief

1 month ago

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons.

Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts.

In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America.

Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine.

Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. 2023 VHA Total Reward$ of a PA, Optometrist, Chiropractor, EFDA VA Career

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): To a highly qualified candidate
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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


This position is located in the Surgical Care Service Line at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks and reports directly to the Chief of Surgical Care.

The incumbent should have strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with other clinicians and staff throughout the facility.


The Chief of Optometry will be responsible for:
Supervision of Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Health Technicians, and other staff as required.
Responsible for Optometry service evaluation of proficiency and competency reviews using techniques of direct observation and chart reviews.

Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities is required to ensure quality of patient care consistent with VA regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Member of several standing committees including, but not limited to the Medical Records Committee, Operating Room Committee, Facility Surgical Workgroup and Surgical Service Morbidity and Mortality Committee.

Provide comprehensive eye care services as well as follow-up care of existing conditions and management of emergency conditions.
Examination of the human eye to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the human eye or adnexa.

Prescribing of lenses, devices containing lenses, prisms, contact lenses, orthotics, vision training, pharmaceutical agents, and prosthetic devices to correct, relieve or treat defects or abnormal conditions or the human eye or its adnexa.

Education of patients, residents, students, and medical staff regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation.
Participate in the clinical supervision of optometry residents and student externs if available.
Functions as a coordinator between the other attending physicians/ team members.

Establish and maintain relations with other key services to include Surgery and Medicine Services, Primary Care, Prosthetics, Nursing, Social Work, and Radiology.

Responsible for coordination between the Asst. Chief of Staff and rotating Residents and relevant staff.

Develop and provide medical education/counseling of patients and their families with a focus on delivery of evidence based, outcomes focused, veteran centric care.

Promote contemporary patient care programs for eye clinic and surgery patients and periodically review and update them based upon current and/or new, broadly accepted concepts.

Ensure consult triage and clinic access meets standards established by the Group Practice Manager, National Surgery Office, and VHA.

Accountable for performance, behavior and training of all members in the Section, including on-time completion of annual performance evaluations

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

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