Optometrist

VA Detroit; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Detroit seeks an entry-level Optometrist to conduct ocular health examinations and provide primary eye care services, including education and referrals. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry degree and required U.S. licensure. This full-time position offers recruitment incentives and encourages veterans and disabled persons to apply.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Recruitment and relocation incentives

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree required from accredited school.
• Licensure in the U.S. and completion of residency or 5 years practice preferred.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary ocular health examinations and provide eye care services.
• Handle emergency and preventive health services related to vision care.
• Manage documentation and participate in tele-optometry initiatives.

Skills

Primary ocular health examinations

Patient education

Prescribing eyeglasses

Emergency care

Clinical procedures

Tele-optometry initiatives

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

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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. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conducting primary ocular health examinations including dilated eye exams for diabetic eye care, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other conditions.
• Providing primary eye and vision care services: prescribing and ordering eyeglasses, diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies; preparing referrals; patient and family education.
• Handling emergency care, problem-oriented care, and preventive health services such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma screenings.
• Performing clinical procedures: history taking, visual acuity, pupillary tests, external and biomicroscopic examinations, ophthalmoscopy, tonometry, and perimetry.
• Managing administrative tasks: documentation, referrals, progress notes, and encounters.
• Participating in tele-optometry initiatives with Connected Care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:30 pm

Incentives: Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. EDRP participation is limited to eligible applicants.

Requirements include: U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, background/security investigation, pre-employment physical, seasonal influenza vaccination, and others as detailed.

Qualifications: Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school, licensure in the U.S., and meet grade-specific experience requirements. Completion of an accredited residency or 5 years of practice preferred. Must be proficient in English and meet physical and travel requirements.

Additional info: This is a full-time, entry-level position in the Excepted Service. Veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Complete application includes resume and relevant documents. Salary is determined via a formal pay-setting process within the listed range.