Full-Time VA Optometrist - Fort Smith, AR | $125K-$190K

Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 55 days off annually

Affordable health and dental insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive eye care services and follow-up care for existing conditions while managing emergencies.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000-$190,000, along with an exceptional benefits package including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid paternity/maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Must have completed residency training leading to board eligibility/certification.
• Possess an active, current, unrestricted state license.
• Experience in examination and treatment of eye conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care services and follow-up care of existing conditions.
• Examine the human eye to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions.
• Educate patients and medical staff regarding ocular health.

Skills

Active, unrestricted license in any U.S. State

Completion of residency training

Ability to provide comprehensive eye care services

Knowledge of ocular anomalies and diseases

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

Position Overview

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, at Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a full-time Optometrist. Candidates must have completed residency training leading to board eligibility/certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.

Highlights of this opportunity

• Potential starting base salary range: $125,000-$190,000
• Permanent full-time position
• Daily schedule, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
• 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.
• Referral to and consultation with other health care providers.
• 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 of the human eye or its adnexa.
• Education of patients, residents, students and medical staff regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation.

Benefits

VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.