Blind Rehab Optometrist - Veteran Vision Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

CME reimbursement

Malpractice protection

Job summary

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center seeks a highly skilled Blind Rehabilitation Optometrist to join its team and serve veterans and their families.

The position requires Doctor of Optometry with residency or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and an unrestricted license to practice optometry. The VA emphasizes comprehensive eye care and interdisciplinary collaboration for rehabilitation patients.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic VA requirements as stated in the job announcement.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status per VA policy.
• Must hold a current, unrestricted optometry license in the United States or District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and specialized eye care to Veterans served by the VA.
• Conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose, plan, and manage eye care and low-vision needs.
• Fit and follow up on contact lenses and manage ocular conditions including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Residency training

Job description

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center seeks a highly skilled Blind Rehabilitation Optometrist to join its team and serve veterans and their families.

The position requires Doctor of Optometry with residency or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and an unrestricted license to practice optometry. The VA emphasizes comprehensive eye care and interdisciplinary collaboration for rehabilitation patients.