Optometrist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. ******RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE*****

Duties of Clinical:- Provides quality, comprehensive vision care services to outpatients and inpatients as assigned- Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing education, both formal and informal- Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and managing wide range of ophthalmic conditions, many of which are complex- Demonstrates expertise in ophthalmic imaging and interpretation of results- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide integrated care services- Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet unpredictable changes in workloads and/or deadlines, in order to meet the needs of the Veteran and facility performance targets- Participates in OPPE (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation) and other peer review activities when requested- Conducts disability/compensation exams when requested- Reviews teleretinal images and makes clinical recommendations. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm/ Compressed Tour options Functional Statement Title: Optometrist Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn 208 hours of annual leave each leave year; 8 hours per pay period (which is equivalent of 26 days of annual leave/yr for most positions). - Full-time employees can carry-over a maximum of 685 hours into each new calendar year (use or lose) Sick Leave: - Full-time employees earn 104 hours each leave year (equivalent of 13 days for most positions). 11 federal Holidays each year with pay; does not come out of your Annual Leave (i.e., paid vacation) 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Physical Standards: The employee must possess both fine and gross motor skills to properly operate the ophthalmic equipment. It requires standing, sitting, walking, and carrying light items. It requires the ability to sit and operate a computer. It requires the ability to push a wheelchair and assist patients in an age-specific manner. It requires the vision to detect fine detail and good listening skills to talk and gather information from the patient. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Participants may receive up to $200,000 towards a qualified loan over a 5-year period. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.