Ambulatory Care Optometrist — Clinical Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Staff Optometrist at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This ambulatory care role is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office and reports to the Ophthalmology Section Lead under the Surgery Service Line.

Qualified candidates must meet all basic education, licensure, and English proficiency requirements; residency or equivalent experience is preferred. Applicants pending licensure may be tentatively referred per VA rules.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required or as approved by VA rules.
• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school.
• Current full and unrestricted optometry license (state registration).
• Residency training or two years of licensed clinical practice preferred.

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Residency Training or Comparable Experience

Licensure/Registration

English Language Proficiency

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Staff Optometrist at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This ambulatory care role is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office and reports to the Ophthalmology Section Lead under the Surgery Service Line.

Qualified candidates must meet all basic education, licensure, and English proficiency requirements; residency or equivalent experience is preferred. Applicants pending licensure may be tentatively referred per VA rules.