Optometric Examiner - Veteran Disability Evaluations (OD / MD)

Pro Med HealthCare Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Med HealthCare Services in Columbus, GA is seeking an Optometric Examiner to perform one-time non-treatment compensation and pension evaluations for U.S. Veterans. You will document findings electronically via a web portal to assist VA disability determinations.

This is a non-treating, non-prescribing, in-person assessment role. Responsibilities include reviewing orders and records, completing DBQs/MOs through an EMR system, and submitting documentation within 24–48 hours after exams.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license as a Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Ophthalmology (MD).
• Experience with EMR systems and web portals for documentation.
• Strong clinical communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review medical history and order requests for VA evaluations.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires and Medical Opinions via EMR.
• Explain evaluation process and confirm conditions with Veterans.
• Administer and interpret visual field testing as needed.
• Submit completed chart documentation within 24–48 hours after exams.

Skills

Clinical communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Doctor of Optometry license

Doctor of Ophthalmology license

Tools

EMR platforms

Web portals

Computer applications

Job description

Optometric Examiner

Location: Columbus, GA

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Review medical history documentation and conduct one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension evaluations for U.S. Veterans. You will document findings electronically via a web portal to assist the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in disability award determinations. This is a non-treating, non-prescribing, in-person assessment role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review order requests, military service records, prior exams, and medical history.


• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and Medical Opinions (MOs) through an EMR system during exams.


• Explain the evaluation process and confirm claimed conditions with each Veteran.


• Administer and interpret visual field testing as required.


• Finalize and submit completed chart documentation within 24–48 hours post-exam.

• Active, unrestricted license as a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) or Doctor of Ophthalmology (M.D.).


• Proficiency with EMR platforms, web portals, and standard computer applications.


• Strong clinical communication, critical thinking, and time management skills.


• Commitment to providing professional, compassionate service to Veterans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior clinical practice experience.


• Previous experience performing VA disability or Compensation & Pension (C&P) evaluations.